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Illinois unemployment in May was up -- way up -- compared with last year due to COVID-19. But the state reopening is bringing jobs back. Non-seasonally…
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security says it’s processing unprecedented levels of unemployment claims. Since March 1st, the department has…
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Unemployment can happen to anyone, and state government and colleges have resources to help those who are looking to increase skills while they are…
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The Flash Index, a monthly index of the Illinois economy shows it at its highest level in more than two years.The index sponsored by the University of…
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Experts blame the long-standing problem on discrimination, especially the "inadequate, inequitable'' education funding system.The unemployment rate for…
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The unemployment rate in all but one of Illinois’ 14 metro areas dropped from February 2016 to February 2017. The areas also saw a gain of nearly 42,000…
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the state's unemployment rate fell below six percent in February. The drop to 5.4 percent leaves…
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The unemployment rate rose in most Illinois metro areas from January 2016 to January 2017. State Employment security spokesman Bob Gough says nine areas,…
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The unemployment rate in many northern Illinois counties fell from last year. Rockford’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.8 percent last month -- down from…
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The latest data shows the number of unemployed Illinois residents is at its lowest since September of 2007.But officials with Governor Bruce Rauner's…