 Metro areas that reported
the largest increases in unemployment compared with November 2008
figures were Rockford, up 5.6 points to 15.4 percent; Decatur, up
5.2 points to 12.6 percent; Peoria, up 5.1 points to 10.8 percent;
and Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, up 4.0 points to 10.3 percent.
Total payroll jobs decreased over the year in all 12 metropolitan
areas. The largest percentage decreases in jobs were reported in
Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, down 4.4 percent, 167,400; Decatur, down
4.2 percent, 2,300; and Peoria, down 3.3 percent, 6,400.
Not-seasonally adjusted figures compare the current month with
same month of the previous year and should not be compared to
seasonally adjusted figures. The November not-seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate was 10.5 percent in Illinois and 9.4 percent for
the nation.
The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and
looking for a job, regardless if they are eligible for unemployment
insurance. People not collecting unemployment benefits still will be
reflected in the unemployment rate if they continue to look for
work.
"It is not unusual to see unemployment rates hold fairly steady,
especially during prolonged national unemployment, before pressures
ease and rates begin to trend downward," said IDES Director Maureen
O’Donnell. "Until we can confidently embrace that downward trend, we
encourage individuals to honestly evaluate their skills and
incorporate the necessary job training to build a realistic plan to
re-enter the work force."
Central Illinois notes
Bloomington-Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area -- The
unemployment rate increased from 5.2 percent in November 2008 to 7.6
percent in November 2009. The area experienced its highest November
unemployment rate since 1982, when it was 8.2 percent. However, the
area’s unemployment rate remains the lowest of all metro areas in
the state. Compared with November 2008, total non-farm payroll jobs
declined by 1,100. The largest employment declines occurred in the
manufacturing sector, down 300, and construction, down 200.
Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area -- The unemployment rate
increased from 5.7 percent in November 2008 to 10.8 percent in
November 2009. It is the highest November rate since 1983, when it
was 12.7 percent. The non-farm payroll jobs total was 6,400 less
than the November 2008 level. The largest job losses were in
manufacturing, down 4,200; professional and business services, down
600; and construction, down 500.
Ottawa-Streator area -- The unemployment rate increased from
8.0 percent in November 2008 to 13.2 percent in November 2009. From
November 2008, there was a loss of 2,675 non-farm payroll jobs. The
largest job declines were in manufacturing, down 1,250;
transportation, warehousing and utilities, down 350; financial
activities, down 325; and professional and business services, down
325.
Pontiac area -- The unemployment rate increased from 6.2
percent in November 2008 to 10.5 percent in November 2009. Total
non-farm employment declined by 1,100 over the year. Manufacturing,
down 550, reported the largest employment decline.
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Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates
|
Metropolitan
area |
Nov. 2009* |
Nov. 2008 |
|
Bloomington-Normal |
7.6% |
5.2% |
|
Champaign-Urbana |
8.6% |
5.9% |
|
Chicago-Naperville-Joliet |
10.3% |
6.3% |
|
Danville |
12.1% |
9.0% |
|
Davenport-Moline-
Rock Island |
8.9% |
5.4% |
|
Decatur |
12.6% |
7.4% |
|
Kankakee-Bradley |
13.6% |
9.7% |
|
Lake-Kenosha,
Ill.-Wis. |
10.5% |
7.0% |
|
Peoria |
10.8% |
5.7% |
|
Rockford |
15.4% |
9.8% |
|
Springfield |
8.2% |
6.1% |
|
St. Louis (Ill.
section) |
10.2% |
7.9% |
*Data subject to
revision.
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Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates (percent) for local
counties and areas
|
Labor market
areas |
Nov. 2009 |
Nov. 2008 |
|
Bloomington-Normal |
|
|
|
McLean County |
7.6 % |
5.2 % |
|
Peoria MSA |
|
|
|
Marshall County |
10.7 % |
5.4 % |
|
Peoria County |
11.4 % |
6.2 % |
|
Stark County |
9.6 % |
6.4 % |
|
Tazewell County |
10.8 % |
5.5 % |
|
Woodford County |
8.8 % |
4.5 % |
|
Ottawa-Streator area |
13.2 % |
8.0 % |
|
Bureau County |
12.0 % |
6.8 % |
|
LaSalle County |
13.6 % |
8.5 % |
|
Putnam County |
13.4 % |
7.5 % |
|
Galesburg
area |
9.9 % |
6.5 % |
|
Knox County |
10.5 % |
6.7 % |
|
Warren County |
8.4 % |
6.0 % |
|
Cities |
|
|
|
Bloomington |
8.0 % |
5.4 % |
|
Galesburg |
10.7 % |
7.2 % |
|
Normal |
7.3 % |
5.4 % |
|
Pekin |
13.6 % |
6.9 % |
|
Peoria |
11.7 % |
6.5 % |
|
Counties |
|
|
|
DeWitt County |
9.7 % |
6.4 % |
|
Fulton County |
12.5 % |
7.1 % |
|
Henderson County |
9.2 % |
7.0 % |
|
Henry County |
9.2 % |
6.4 % |
|
Livingston County |
10.5 % |
6.2 % |
|
Logan County |
9.8 % |
7.1 % |
|
Mason County |
14.4 % |
8.2 % |
Additional table below:
Total non-farm jobs (not seasonally adjusted) --
November 2009
_____ Notes:
-
Monthly 2008 unemployment rates and total non-farm jobs for
Illinois metropolitan areas were revised in March 2009, as
required by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics. Any records or historical analysis previously cited
might no longer be valid under the new 2008 monthly series.
-
The
official monthly unemployment rate series for metropolitan areas
and other substate areas begins in January 1990; unemployment
rates for earlier years are not strictly comparable.
-
Unemployment rates are based upon the Local Area Unemployment
Statistics program. Due to changes in geographic definitions for
metro areas based on census population and commuting patterns,
the official LAUS data series begins in January 1990. For more
information, visit
http://lmi.ides.state.il.us/laus/lausmenu.htm.
-
Payroll jobs data are
based upon the Current Employment Statistics survey of 16,000
firms in Illinois. Visit
http://lmi.ides.state.il.us/cesfiles/cesmenu.htm for
additional information.
[Text from
Illinois Department of
Employment Security
file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
 |
Total non-farm jobs (not seasonally adjusted)
-- November 2009
|
Metropolitan
Area |
Nov. 2009* |
Nov. 2008** |
Over-the-year change |
|
Bloomington-Normal MSA |
92,200 |
93,300 |
-1,100 |
|
Champaign-Urbana MSA |
116,600 |
118,300 |
-1,700 |
|
Chicago-Naperville-Joliet Metro Div. |
3,662,700 |
3,830,100 |
-167,400 |
|
Danville MSA |
30,300 |
31,100 |
-800 |
|
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA |
187,600 |
191,100 |
-3,500 |
|
Decatur MSA |
53,000 |
55,300 |
-2,300 |
|
Kankakee-Bradley MSA |
43,000 |
44,400 |
-1,400 |
|
Lake
County-Kenosha County Metro Div. |
387,400 |
399,700 |
-12,300 |
|
Peoria MSA |
185,200 |
191,600 |
-6,400 |
|
Rockford MSA |
154,600 |
159,200 |
-4,600 |
|
Springfield MSA |
110,300 |
112,700 |
-2,400 |
|
Illinois
section of St. Louis MSA |
242,200 |
244,900 |
-2,700 |
*Preliminary **Revised
[Table copied from
Illinois Department of
Employment Security
file] |
