Study suggests Illinois’ unemployment rate is expected to increase – Center Square

According to the report, Illinois is projected to have the worst unemployment rate in the Midwest over the next five years. "They compared Illinois' overall job market to others across the country, and looked at job prospects, ability to find a job and likelihood to build a career in Illinois," explained Bryce Hill, of the Illinois Policy Institute. "They found that the prospects in Illinois are not as good as in other states."