Illinois Unemployment Rate Stable, Payroll Jobs Dip Slightly

SPRINGFIELD  – Illinois’ unemployment rate remained steady at 4.9% in January, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The state saw a slight decline of 1,100 non-farm payroll jobs, although compared to the previous year, total non-farm payrolls increased by 36,000. Illinois’ unemployment rate is higher than the national average of 4.0%, with only four states reporting higher rates.