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  • Jobs Up in 7 of 14 Metro Areas in November

    Announcement - Friday, December 27, 2024

    SPRINGFIELD – Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in seven metropolitan areas and decreased in seven for the year ending November 2024, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in seven areas, decreased in five, and was unchanged in two.

  • Illinois Unemployment Rate Stable, Payrolls Slightly Down in November

    Announcement - Thursday, December 19, 2024

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls were down -3,400 while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.3 percent in November, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and released by IDES. The October monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from -2,400 to +8,400, while the revised unemployment rate was 5.3 percent, unchanged from the preliminary October unemployment rate. The November payroll jobs estimate and unemployment rate reflect activity for the week including the 12th.

  • Disaster Unemployment Assistance Application Deadline Extended for Counties Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding in July

    Announcement - Tuesday, December 10, 2024

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) application deadline for eligible individuals in Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago Counties who were impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding in July has been extended through December 13, 2024. This extension provides additional time for impacted individuals to apply for these benefits.

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