State unemployment was down in the month of December, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

(The Center Square) – According to preliminary figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Illinois’ statewide unemployment rate for December 2025 was 4.8%, up from 4.4% in December 2024. Over ...

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Wisconsin last week compared with the week prior.

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.6 percent ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) — The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced on Thursday that unemployment rates did not change since last month. The unemployment rate remains at 4.6%, ...

Illinois’ strong colleges and workforce training help reduce unemployment and close skill gaps, ranking No. 1 in the Midwest ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Employment Security released employment statistics from December, noting an uptick in payroll jobs and a slight increase in unemployment. In a ...