Press Release: Rockford MSA The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.7 percent in August 2017 from 6.6 percent in August 2016. The last time the August rate was equal to or lower than the current rate was in 2006 when it was 5.2 percent. For the month of August 2017, the estimated number of people unemployed in the labor force was 9,300.
Press Release: Recognizing that common car-seat mistakes can have deadly consequences, the Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with AAA and child safety advocates this week during National Child Passenger Safety Week to educate motorists on what to doand what to avoid to keep young passengers safe.
Press Release: Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metro Division. The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.4 percent in August 2017 from 5.9 percent in August 2016.