Press Release: Today, Illinois received an upgraded bond rating for the second time in less than a year, showing a dramatic upward shift our states economy.
Press Release: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today issued updated public recommendations regarding wild birds and the EA H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) currently impacting some wild and domestic bird species.
Press Release: Moodys Cites Solid Tax Revenue Growth, Financial Reserves and Its Strongest Fund Balance in Over a Decade in Upgrading States General Obligation Bonds and Build Illinois Bonds.
Press Release: Central Illinois Highlights Decatur MSA. The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 6.8 percent in March 2022 from 8.9 percent in March 2021.
Press Release: South Central Illinois Highlights Mattoon Charleston Area March 2022 total nonfarm employment increased by +500 compared to one year ago.
Press Release: Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metro Division The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.5 percent in March 2022 from 6.8 percent in March 2021.
Press Release: Metro East Highlights. The March 2022 unemployment rate for the Illinois Section of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area was 4.1 percent.