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 Illinois Unemployment Falls to 4.6% in June 

Published on July 22, 2025 9:19 am
Last Updated on July 22, 2025 9:19 am

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Nonfarm payroll totals in Illinois reached a record high in June, increasing by 9,400.

June’s record payroll job total surpassed the previous record high set in March.

Industry sectors with over-the-month job increases included Government and Private Education and Health Services. Decreases were seen in Leisure and Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Professional and Business Services.

Compared to a year ago, total nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 35,000 jobs.