Illinois’ unemployment rate returning to pre-pandemic levels, still higher than national average – Center Square

"The U.S. unemployment rate is now at 3.9%, which is very close to the pre-pandemic normal of 3.5%, " analyst Jill Gonzalez said. "These numbers give the federal reserve room to start withdrawing the economic support that was put in place at the start of COVID-19's onslaught." The unemployment rate for Illinois in January was a 5%,
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ger42
2 years ago

Do some research, go to US Bureau of Labor statistics. Jan 2022 5.0%, Jan 2020 3.7%. We are not there yet. Give us some great insight when we will be there? If you go there look at the recovery of our surrounding states and report back.

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