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Announcement – Thursday, June 25, 2020
Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Metro Areas as Illinois Moves into Phase 4 of the Reopen Illinois Plan
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6/25/20 – The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in May in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with six metro areas at record low payrolls, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also shows that the unemployment rate increased over-the-year in all metro areas to record highs for the month of May. The official, BLS-approved sub-state unemployment rate and nonfarm jobs series begins in 1990. Data reported prior to 1990 are not directly comparable due to updates in methodology.
“Illinois’ transition into Phase 4 of the Reopen Illinois Plan is another positive step toward the recovery of our state and local economies,” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “We will continue to closely monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and make necessary adjustments to ensure the health and safety of our citizens while continuing to provide families and small businesses the resources they need for recovery.”
Data shows the number of nonfarm jobs decreased in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas. Total nonfarm jobs were down in Peoria (-16.7%, -28,800), Decatur (-14.7%, -7,600) and Elgin (-14.5%, -38,500). Jobs were down -12.0% (-455,200) in Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights. Job losses occurred across all industries and there were no industry sectors that recorded job growth in a majority of metro areas.
Not seasonally adjusted data compares May 2020 with May 2019. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 14.7 percent in May 2020, a record high for the month of May, dating back to 1976. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 13.0 percent in May 2020, also a record high, dating back to 1948. The unemployment rate identifies those individuals who are out of work and seeking employment.
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
| Metropolitan Area | May 2020* | May 2019** | Over-the-Year Change |
| Bloomington | 10.9% | 3.2% | 7.7 |
| Carbondale-Marion | 15.0% | 3.4% | 11.6 |
| Champaign-Urbana | 10.0% | 3.2% | 6.8 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 15.4% | 3.3% | 12.1 |
| Danville | 14.8% | 4.2% | 10.6 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 14.1% | 3.5% | 10.6 |
| Decatur | 14.8% | 4.3% | 10.5 |
| Elgin | 14.7% | 3.5% | 11.2 |
| Kankakee | 13.3% | 4.0% | 9.3 |
| Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 12.9% | 3.3% | 9.6 |
| Peoria | 15.2% | 3.8% | 11.4 |
| Rockford | 19.3% | 5.1% | 14.2 |
| Springfield | 13.0% | 3.3% | 9.7 |
| St. Louis (IL-Section) | 13.3% | 3.4% | 9.9 |
| Illinois Statewide | 14.7% | 3.5% | 11.2 |
| * Preliminary I ** Revised | |
Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) – May 2020
| Metropolitan Area | May | May | Over-the-Year |
| 2020* | 2019** | Change | |
| Bloomington MSA | 83,000 | 92,900 | -9,900 |
| Carbondale-Marion MSA | 52,500 | 58,100 | -5,600 |
| Champaign-Urbana MSA | 105,200 | 115,400 | -10,200 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,351,900 | 3,807,100 | -455,200 |
| Danville MSA | 25,000 | 27,300 | -2,300 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 168,600 | 188,800 | -20,200 |
| Decatur MSA | 44,000 | 51,600 | -7,600 |
| Elgin Metro Division | 226,500 | 265,000 | -38,500 |
| Kankakee MSA | 43,400 | 45,800 | -2,400 |
| Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 373,700 | 424,800 | -51,100 |
| Peoria MSA | 143,800 | 172,600 | -28,800 |
| Rockford MSA | 131,000 | 151,100 | -20,100 |
| Springfield MSA | 97,700 | 111,000 | -13,300 |
| Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 227,200 | 243,300 | -16,100 |
| Illinois Statewide | 5,419,700 | 6,158,200 | -738,500 |
| *Preliminary | **Revised |