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Job loss begins to moderate across state but still higher year to year

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[April 23, 2010]  CHICAGO -- In March, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates were above previous-year levels in all 12 metro areas for the 34th consecutive month, according to data released Thursday by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Metro areas that reported the largest increases compared with March 2009 were Decatur, up 3.9 points to 13.8 percent; Rockford, up 3.8 points to 17.9 percent; and Kankakee-Bradley, up 3.2 points to 15.2 percent.

InsuranceTotal payroll jobs decreased over the year in 11 of the 12 metro areas. The largest over-the-year percentage decreases in total nonfarm jobs were in Decatur, down 5.0 percent, 2,700 jobs; Peoria, down 4.3 percent, 7,700 jobs; and Rockford, down 3.8 percent, 5,600 jobs.

Figures that are not seasonally adjusted compare the current month with same month of the previous year and should not be compared to seasonally adjusted figures.

The March 2010 not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 11.7 percent in Illinois and 10.2 percent for the nation.

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The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and looking for a job, regardless if they are eligible for unemployment insurance. Individuals not collecting unemployment benefits still will be reflected in the unemployment rate if they continue to look for work.

"It will take some time before the encouraging economic data that we have seen at the state level is reflected in the local numbers," IDES Director Maureen O'Donnell said. "How this national recession ends, and which industries are the first to show sustained improvement, will provide a better perspective on the future of our regional economies."

Central Illinois highlights

Bloomington-Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area -- The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 6.6 percent in March 2009 to 8.6 percent in March 2010. The area reported its highest March rate since 1983, when it also was 8.6 percent. The nonfarm payroll jobs total was 2,000 less than in March 2009. Job losses were reported in manufacturing, down 1,000; professional-business services, down 400; and government, down 300.

Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area -- The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 9.2 percent in March 2009 to 12.3 percent in March 2010. The area reported its highest March rate since 1984, when it was 13.6 percent. Compared with March 2009, total nonfarm payroll jobs declined by 7,700, with the largest employment drops in manufacturing, down 4,800; leisure-hospitality, 1,100; and professional-business services, down 600.

Ottawa-Streator area -- The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 12.1 percent in March 2009 to 15.6 percent in March 2010. Nonfarm payroll employment was down 1,900. Job declines occurred in manufacturing, down 550; transportation, warehousing and utilities, down 300; and leisure-hospitality, down 300.

Pontiac area -- The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 11.0 percent in March 2009 to 12.9 percent in March 2010. Nonfarm employment fell by 1,025, with losses reported in manufacturing, down 450; government, down 225; and leisure-hospitality, down 200.

Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates

Metropolitan area

March 2010*

March 2009

Bloomington-Normal

8.6%

6.6%

Champaign-Urbana

9.5%

7.4%

Chicago-Joliet-Naperville

11.2%

9.4%

Danville

13.7%

11.1%

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island

10.2%

7.8%

Decatur

13.8%

9.9%

Kankakee-Bradley

15.2%

12.0%

Lake-Kenosha,
Ill.-Wis.

12.7%

10.0%

Peoria

12.3%

9.2%

Rockford

17.9%

14.1%

Springfield

9.3%

7.0%

St. Louis (Ill. sections)

12.2%

10.4%

* Data subject to revision.

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Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates (percent) for local counties and areas

Labor market areas

March '10

March '09

Bloomington-Normal

   

McLean County

8.6%

6.6%

Peoria MSA

   

Marshall County

11.8%

9.4%

Peoria County

12.7%

9.8%

Stark County

12.6%

10.3%

Tazewell County

12.3%

9.2%

Woodford County

10.1%

6.8%

Ottawa-Streator area

15.6%

12.1%

Bureau County

14.3%

10.6%

LaSalle County

16.1%

12.5%

Putnam County

15.5%

13.8%

Galesburg area

11.0%

8.7%

Knox County

11.4%

9.3%

Warren County

10.1%

7.0%

Cities

   

Bloomington

9.0%

6.9%

Galesburg

11.7%

9.6%

Normal

7.7%

5.6%

Pekin

15.5%

11.1%

Peoria

12.5%

10.0%

Counties

   

DeWitt

10.8%

8.7%

Fulton

14.0%

10.2%

Henderson

13.2%

10.7%

Henry

12.1%

9.5%

Livingston

12.9%

11.0%

Logan

11.0%

9.0%

Mason

16.5%

11.3%

See additional table below: Total nonfarm jobs (not seasonally adjusted) -- March 2010

Note:

Monthly 2009 unemployment rates and total nonfarm jobs for Illinois metro areas were revised in March 2010 as required by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

[Text from Illinois Department of Employment Security file received from the Illinois Office of Communication and Information]


Total nonfarm jobs (not seasonally adjusted) -- March 2010

Metropolitan Area

March 2010*

March 2009**

Over-the-year change

Bloomington-Normal MSA

88,400

90,400

-2,000

Champaign-Urbana MSA

110,300

111,900

-1,600

Chicago-Joliet-Naperville Metro Division

3,532,000

3,643,500

-111,500

Danville MSA

29,200

29,700

-500

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA

174,900

179,800

-4,900

Decatur MSA

51,100

53,800

-2,700

Kankakee-Bradley MSA

42,600

42,500

100

Lake County-Kenosha County Metro Division

362,500

376,000

-13,500

Peoria MSA

173,200

180,900

-7,700

Rockford MSA

140,700

146,300

-5,600

Springfield MSA

108,400

109,700

-1,300

Illinois section of St. Louis MSA

230,300

235,100

-4,800

 

*Preliminary

**Revised

 

[Table copied from Illinois Department of Employment Security file]

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