The Quad-Cities had one of the largest over-the-year percentage increases in total nonfarm jobs in Illinois during July 2021. The Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metropolitan statistical area
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Illinois falls farther behind national economic recovery in July
Despite the strongest jobs report in months, Illinois’ unemployment rate remains high as the U.S. rate continues to drop. Illinois added 35,400 jobs in July,
Hotel Jobs in New York, Illinois Hit Hardest by Coronavirus Pandemic | Best States
New York and Illinois are among the states that have lost the highest percentage of hotel jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic and are still
Black workers suffer most from Illinois’ slow recovery from COVID-19
Some parts of Illinois’ job markets are recovering, but not for Black Illinoisans. Many jobs are still missing from before COVID-19, including over one-third of
Illinois sheds 7,900 jobs in May despite national recovery from COVID-19
Illinois saw six of 11 major industries shrink payrolls in May as the nation continued to regain jobs lost during the COVID-19 recession. New data
Illinois recovery stalls as state sheds 4,000 private sector jobs in April
While total payrolls were up 300, private sector jobs took a beating in April and lost 4,000 positions. Illinois’ labor market completely stalled as the
Illinois’ unemployment pain hits all regions as recovery lags Midwest
Illinois’ unemployment rate remains the highest in the Midwest despite March jobs growth. Unemployment is high across the state compared to the region. Illinois continued
Illinois COVID today: Simeon Career Academy student Zmaya Bell dies at 18
CHICAGO (WLS) — Among the 33 people who were reported to have died from COVID-19 in Illinois Friday was an 18-year-old girl from Chicago. Zmaya
Most in-demand jobs in Illinois 2021
Illinois had its worst year for jobs on record, according to the Illinois Policy Institute. The state lost about 7 percent—or 420,000 jobs—from December 2019
Illinois jobs report reveals COVID-19’s impact on restaurants
Today is the one-year anniversary of when the state halted on-premise service at restaurants and bars to combat the rising spread of COVID-19. A long-awaited