Illinois adds 21,200 jobs, but trails most neighboring states in growth – Illinois Policy

Illinois’ unemployment rate was tied for 7th highest in the U.S. in May 2025, with a 4.8 percent unemployment rate and 319,000 residents looking for work. Illinois’ unemployment rate continued to exceed the national average of 4.2 percent in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Bob smith
10 months ago

How many were political, government jobs , vs real business jobs ??? Pulling the Biden trick with employment numbers .

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