Illinois Department of Employment Security
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Recent News About Illinois Department of Employment Security
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Unemployment drops while jobs rise across most Illinois metro areas
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES) have reported changes in unemployment rates across metro areas for the year ending January 2025.
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Illinois metro areas see varied changes in unemployment rates
Over the past year, unemployment rates have decreased in nine metropolitan areas, increased in three, and remained unchanged in two for the period ending December 2024.
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Illinois sees rise in jobs as unemployment rate decreases
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported a rise in nonfarm payrolls by 8,800 jobs and a decrease in the unemployment rate to 5.2% for December.
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Mixed job trends observed across Illinois metro areas
Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have seen varied changes across Illinois' metropolitan areas.
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Illinois unemployment steady; slight decline in payrolls for November
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported a slight decrease in nonfarm payrolls for November, with a reduction of 3,400 jobs.
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Illinois extends disaster unemployment assistance deadline for storm-affected counties
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has announced an extension for the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) application deadline.
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Illinois sees mixed job growth across metro areas as unemployment rates fluctuate
Over the year ending October 2024, total nonfarm jobs increased in eight metropolitan areas and decreased in six, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).
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Illinois payrolls see slight dip while unemployment rate holds steady
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported that nonfarm payrolls in the state decreased by 2,400 jobs in October, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 5.3 percent.
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Job numbers rise as unemployment falls across most metro areas
Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have risen in nine metropolitan areas and decreased in five for the period ending September 2024, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Over this same period, unemployment rates decreased in eight areas, increased in five, and remained unchanged in one.
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Illinois sees rise in payroll jobs but stable unemployment rate
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported an increase in nonfarm payrolls by 7,100 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate remained stable at 5.3 percent. This data was based on preliminary information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and released by IDES. A revision to August's figures showed an increase from 800 to 6,700 jobs, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 5.3 percent.
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Disaster unemployment assistance available after July storms impact Illinois counties
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has announced the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for individuals in Cook, Fulton, Henry, St. Clair, Washington, Will, and Winnebago Counties. This follows a major disaster declaration issued by President Biden on September 20, 2024, due to severe storms and flooding that occurred in July. The DUA benefits are funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Job growth trends observed across various metro areas in Illinois
Over the year ending in August 2024, total nonfarm jobs increased in eight metropolitan areas, decreased in five, and remained unchanged in one, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). During the same period, unemployment rates fell in nine areas, rose in four, and stayed the same in one.
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Illinois sees rise in payrolls but also higher unemployment rate
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported an increase in nonfarm payrolls by 800 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage point to 5.3 percent. This data, based on preliminary figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), also included a revision for July's job growth from an initial estimate of 12,900 to 10,300 jobs.
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Illinois sees mixed trends in metro area employment changes
Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs increased in nine metropolitan areas, decreased in three, and remained unchanged in two for the period ending July 2024. This information was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). During this time, the unemployment rate rose across all fourteen metropolitan areas.
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Illinois sees rise in unemployment but gains in nonfarm payrolls
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported an increase in the state's unemployment rate to 5.2% in July, a rise of 0.2 percentage points from June. This comes alongside an increase in nonfarm payrolls by 12,900 jobs during the same period, based on preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Jobs grow in some Illinois metros; unemployment rises statewide
Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have seen varied changes across metropolitan areas in Illinois. According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), five metropolitan areas experienced job growth, six saw a decrease, and three remained unchanged or nearly unchanged for the year ending June 2024. Notably, all fourteen metropolitan areas reported an increase in unemployment rates.
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Illinois sees rise in unemployment rate amid steady job growth
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported an increase in the state's unemployment rate to 5.0% in June, a rise of 0.1 percentage point from May. The data, based on preliminary figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, also indicated an increase of 10,400 nonfarm payroll jobs during the same period.
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Job growth varies across Illinois metro areas
Over the past year, ten metropolitan areas experienced an increase in total nonfarm jobs, while four saw a decrease, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). During this period ending May 2024, the unemployment rate rose in twelve metropolitan areas, decreased in one, and remained unchanged in another.
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Illinois sees slight rise in unemployment despite payroll growth
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported a slight increase in the state's unemployment rate for May, which rose by 0.1 percentage point to 4.9 percent. This change comes alongside an increase of 12,700 nonfarm payroll jobs during the same period, based on preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Metro job trends show mixed results; some gains but also notable declines
Over the year ending in April 2024, ten metropolitan areas experienced an increase in total nonfarm jobs, while four saw a decrease, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The unemployment rate rose in thirteen metropolitan areas and fell in one.