Illinois reached a record high of nonfarm payroll jobs in June, with an increase of over 9,400 jobs, and a decrease in the ...

Illinois unemployment has fallen, and nonfarm payrolls totals reached a record high in June, officials announced on Thursday.

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SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today nonfarm payrolls totals reached a record ...

Indiana's unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in June, down from 3.7% in May, falling for the sixth straight month.

All metro areas in Illinois saw a decrease in unemployment rate and an increase in nonfarm jobs compared to last year, with the statewide unemployment rate at 4.4% and 6,187,100 jobs reported in May.

“Amid continued challenges and changes in economic policies on the federal level, Illinois’ labor market remained stable in May,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar.

A new report found unemployment is down for the year ending May 2025. However, the Illinois Quad Cities also lost 2,500 non-farm jobs in that period.

“Stable payroll job growth remains a positive component of the Illinois economy, further encouraging and stimulating participation in the state’s labor force,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar.

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A former Cook County sheriff’s deputy is running to become DuPage County’s next sheriff. Robert Carroll, who also worked briefly as a spokesman for DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick, announced ...