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 Illinois Payrolls in September Nearly Unchanged from August 

Published on December 10, 2025 3:46 pm
Last Updated on December 10, 2025 3:46 pm

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Total nonfarm payrolls in Illinois in September were nearly unchanged from August, down 2,200 jobs.

Job increases were seen in Trade, Transportation and Utilities; Information; Leisure and Hospitality; and Other Services.

Largest job decreases were seen in Private Education and Health Services; Government; and Financial Activities.

Compared to a year ago, total nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 24,400. The unemployment rate was 4.4% in September, unchanged from August.