Illinois quick hits: Economic conditions show stability; EPA recruitment efforts
Economic conditions show stability
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s National Financial Conditions Index was unchanged at –0.53 in the week ending Aug. 29, suggesting steady financial conditions.
The Chicago Fed’s adjusted NFCI, which is additionally influenced by economic activity and inflation, was also unchanged.
Gibson continues on Pollution Control Board
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has appointed Michelle Gibson to continue serving on the Illinois Pollution Control Board, pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.
First appointed in November 2021, Gibson is a registered environmental health specialist.
A statement from the governor’s office said Gibson led enforcement efforts to strictly adhere to guidelines set forth by the Pritzker administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EPA recruitment efforts
Individuals interested in working for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency can meet with human resources personnel at a number of upcoming events.
The state EPA is scheduled to be at a job fair held by state Sen. Erica Harriss, R-Glen Carbon, and state Rep. Amy Elik, R-Alton, in Alton on Friday.
Events are scheduled in Urbana and Champaign next week, followed by Carbondale and Chicago the following week.
A full schedule can be found at the EPA’s website.
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