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 State Joblessness Nearly Unchanged in May 

Published on June 20, 2025 5:26 pm
Last Updated on June 20, 2025 5:26 pm

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Nonfarm payrolls in Illinois were nearly unchanged in May.

Total employment rose by just 100 jobs, leaving the jobless rate at 4.8%.

Job increases were seen in professional and business services; financial activities; and leisure and hospitality. Job decreases were seen in trade, transportation and utilities; government; and private education and health services.