Illinois’ less-populated areas lead May jobs decline
Illinois’ less-populated areas lead May jobs decline
Illinois shed 7,900 jobs in May but most of those losses were outside of urban areas.
Illinois workers 26% less likely to find a job in May than other workers
Illinois workers 26% less likely to find a job in May than other workers
Illinois lost jobs in May as the state’s workers found themselves facing a tougher job hunt than workers in other states.
Bill could help Illinois businesses recovering from pandemic restrictions
Bill could help Illinois businesses recovering from pandemic restrictions
State lawmakers passed a bill allowing local governments to waive licensing fees and registration costs for businesses harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it won’t spare them from state taxes.
Illinois unemployment fund faces potential $8 billion deficit
Illinois unemployment fund faces potential $8 billion deficit
Historic unemployment payouts related to the COVID-19 shutdowns left Illinois’ fund billions in the hole. State leaders did nothing to fix it, meaning there could be reduced benefits for the unemployed or higher taxes on employers trying to recover.
Illinois sheds 7,900 jobs in May despite national recovery from COVID-19
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.
Rockford suffers worst month of job loss in nation
Rockford suffers worst month of job loss in nation
Eight of 13 Illinois-based metro areas lost jobs in April.
Illinois ranks 7th worst in U.S. for pandemic unemployment assistance rollout
Illinois ranks 7th worst in U.S. for pandemic unemployment assistance rollout
Illinois was among the nation’s worst for delays in helping gig workers and the self-employed receive pandemic assistance unemployment payments, a federal audit found. Rampant fraud and inadequate reporting was also discovered nationwide.
Chicago plan to cap Uber, Lyft fares could lead to fewer rides
Chicago plan to cap Uber, Lyft fares could lead to fewer rides
A Chicago alderman wants to cap ride-share prices during peak demand. But price controls could leave more riders stranded if extra drivers are no longer attracted by extra cash.
Illinois McDonald’s offers iPhones if job recruits stay 6 months
Illinois McDonald’s offers iPhones if job recruits stay 6 months
The hospitality industry’s heavy losses during COVID-19 are still being felt, with one McDonald’s offering iPhones to lure recruits. Half the states trimmed unemployment to get workers back, but Pritzker’s message to struggling businesses is they should pay $1.5 billion in new taxes.
90% of Illinois communities lost population in 2020
90% of Illinois communities lost population in 2020
Census estimates predict nearly all Illinois municipalities shed population last year, with a greater share of large communities being affected.
One year later, Illinois’ jobs recovery from COVID-19 among slowest in U.S.
One year later, Illinois’ jobs recovery from COVID-19 among slowest in U.S.
Job losses peaked in April 2020 amid COVID-19 and state-mandated shutdowns. In the year-long recovery since, Illinois’ has been among the nation’s slowest.
Illinois recovery stalls as state sheds 4,000 private sector jobs in April
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 national economic recovery slowed.
All Illinois metro areas see populations drop in 2020
All Illinois metro areas see populations drop in 2020
Each of Illinois’ metropolitan areas got smaller from July 2019-July 2020, census estimates showed.
Nearly all Illinois counties lost population in 2020
Nearly all Illinois counties lost population in 2020
Census estimates tallied population decline in 98 of Illinois’ 102 counties. Only Los Angeles County lost more people than Cook County last year.