The state of Illinois could have earned $8.8 million more in investment income in the fourth quarter of 2016 as a result of the year-long budget impasse, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today.
Press Release: East Central Illinois Highlights. Area employers advertised for 4,100 positions in December and approximately 82 percent sought full-time employment, according to Help Wanted OnLine data compiled by the Conference Board, which is a global, independent business membership and research association.
Press Release: Southern Illinois Highlights The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.8 percent in December 2016 in the Carbondale-Marion Metropolitan Statistical Area (Jackson and Williamson Counties).
The Annual Report is submitted to the Governor and the Illinois General Assembly as required by Public Act 81202, which describes Department activities and accomplishments for each state fiscal year ending June 30.
Press Release: Central Illinois Highlights. Area employers advertised for 6,600 positions in December and approximately 82 percent sought full-time employment, according to Help Wanted OnLine data compiled by the Conference Board,
Press Release: Rockford MSA. The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 6.5 percent in December 2016 from 7.5 percent in December 2015.