Economist: Illinois Economy Still Healthy, Despite 2nd Month Of Growth Rate Decline – Illinois Newsroom

University of Illinois economist Fred Giertz says new COVID-19 concerns due to the delta variant may have contributed to the current plateau, and he's concerned about Illinois’ unemployment rate, which is well above the national rate. But Giertz says the outlook remains positive for the U.S. economy, including Illinois, thanks to federal stimulus funding and pent-up consumer demand.