Illinois Adds 20,300 Jobs in a Year, but 301,000 Seek Work in July – Illinois Policy

Illinois adds 20,300 jobs in a year, but 301,000 seek work in July – Illinois Policy

Illinois’ unemployment rate was stable in July at 4.6 percent, meaning 301,000 Illinoisans were actively looking for work, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Illinois’ unemployment rate ranked 11th highest in the nation, remaining above the national average of 4.2 percent in July. The rate improved from a year earlier, when it was 5.1 percent.

Illinois jobless rate, payrolls steady in July, IDES says

The Illinois unemployment rate held steady at 4.6% in July over the previous month as total nonfarm payroll jobs were largely unchanged, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said in its monthly report.The numbers are based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The July payroll jobs estimate and unemployment rate reflect activity for the week including the 12th. The June monthly change in payr…