Illinois Department of Employment Security
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Recent News About Illinois Department of Employment Security
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Illinois sees mixed changes in payroll jobs; unemployment rate rises slightly
In August, Illinois saw a mix of job gains and declines across various industry sectors. Educational and Health Services led with an increase of 4,400 jobs, followed by Leisure and Hospitality with 800, and Manufacturing with 400. However, Professional and Business Services experienced a decline of 3,300 jobs, while Trade, Transportation and Utilities lost 1,100 jobs, and Other Services decreased by 700.
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Illinois sees varied job growth across metropolitan areas
Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in thirteen metropolitan areas and decreased in one for the year ending July 2023, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in thirteen metropolitan areas and decreased in one.
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Disaster unemployment aid available after Cook County flooding
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has announced the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for individuals in Cook County affected by flooding in June. This assistance follows a major disaster declaration issued by President Biden on August 15, 2023. The DUA benefits are funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).