Illinois unemployment rates hits lowest level in more than a decade

Illinois’ unemployment rate has hit its lowest level in more than a decade.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that the unemployment rate hit 4.6 percent in March. That’s the lowest it’s been since March 2007.

But it’s still higher than the national rate of 4.1 percent. Nonetheless, Director Jeff Mays says he’s encouraged by the stabilization of the labor force.
The unemployment rate considers those who are out of work and actively seeking employment.

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