Press Release: Unemployment rates in Illinois fell in 12 metro areas, increased in one and remained the same in one. Seven metro areas across the state saw job loss compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Press Release: Southern Illinois HighlightsThe not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.1 percent in October 2015 in the Carbondale-Marion Metropolitan Statistical Area (Jackson and Williamson Counties).
Press Release: Illinois transportation officials will join law enforcement to launch the "Winter Weather- Get it Together" campaign. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Tollway, Illinois State Police and AAA will be available to offer important safety advice for traveling motorists as well as interview and ridealong opportunities with frontline weather personnel.
Press Release: East Central Illinois Highlights. Area employers advertised for 5,700 positions in October and approximately 91 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: South Central Illinois. Unemployment declined in 13 of 18 counties in South Central Illinois when compared with one year ago. Workforce conditions continued to gradually improve during the year. The data is not seasonally adjusted.