Illinois - Unemployment Rate
| Date | Labor Force (Th.) | Unemployment Rate | Employees (Th.) | Unemployed (Th.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 6,545.4 | 4.6% | 6,243.6 | 301.82 |
| November 2025 | 6,548.5 | 4.4% | 6,260.0 | 288.52 |
| September 2025 | 6,568.8 | 4.4% | 6,281.7 | 287.04 |
| August 2025 | 6,580.8 | 4.4% | 6,288.4 | 292.48 |
| July 2025 | 6,598.6 | 4.6% | 6,298.0 | 300.63 |
| June 2025 | 6,611.7 | 4.6% | 6,304.5 | 307.25 |
| May 2025 | 6,623.1 | 4.8% | 6,304.5 | 318.54 |
| April 2025 | 6,633.6 | 4.8% | 6,311.9 | 321.69 |
| March 2025 | 6,636.2 | 4.8% | 6,314.8 | 321.45 |
| February 2025 | 6,642.4 | 4.8% | 6,321.4 | 321.00 |
| January 2025 | 6,652.6 | 4.9% | 6,328.6 | 324.08 |
| December 2024 | 6,654.3 | 4.9% | 6,325.9 | 328.38 |
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