 Metro areas that reported the largest increases compared with
December 2008 figures were Decatur, up 5.1 points to 12.9 percent;
Peoria, up 5.0 points to 11.2 percent; Kankakee-Bradley, up 3.7
points to 14.3 percent; and Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, up 3.7 points
to 10.6 percent.Total payroll jobs decreased over the year in all
12 metropolitan areas. The largest percentage decreases in jobs were
reported in Decatur, down 4.7 percent, 2,600 jobs;
Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, down 4.3 percent, 163,200 jobs;
Lake-Kenosha, down 3.5 percent, 14,000 jobs; and Peoria, down 3.5
percent, 6,700 jobs.
Not seasonally adjusted figures compare the current month with
the same month of the previous year and should not be compared with
seasonally adjusted figures. The December 2009 not seasonally
adjusted unemployment rate was 10.8 percent in Illinois and 9.7
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.
"A prolonged national recession notable for its stubborn job
growth continues to pressure our local economies and change our
local landscapes," said Maureen O'Donnell, IDES director. "A
positive way to meet that change is to identify and obtain the
skills that will be in demand when this national recession relents
and job growth returns to Illinois."
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Central Illinois highlights
Bloomington-Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area: The
unemployment rate increased from 5.3 percent in December 2008 to 7.7
percent in December 2009. The area experienced its highest December
unemployment rate since 1982, when it was 8.4 percent. However, the
area's unemployment rate remains the lowest of all metro areas in
the state. Compared with December 2008, total non-farm payroll jobs
declined by 1,300. The largest employment declines by sectors
occurred in manufacturing, down 300 jobs, and construction, down 300
jobs.
Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area: The unemployment rate
increased from 6.2 percent in December 2008 to 11.2 percent in
December 2009. The area had its highest December rate since 1983,
when it was 12.5 percent. The non-farm payroll jobs total was 6,700
less than in December 2008. The greatest job losses were in
manufacturing, down 4,400; construction, down 500; and retail trade,
down 400.
Ottawa-Streator area:
The unemployment rate increased from 9.7 percent in December 2008
to 14.7 percent in December 2009. From December 2008, there was a
loss of 2,375 non-farm payroll jobs. The largest job declines were
in manufacturing, down 1,200; transportation, warehousing and
utilities, down 450; and financial activities, down 325.
Pontiac area: The unemployment rate increased from 7.6
percent in December 2008 to 11.3 percent in December 2009. Total
non-farm employment declined by 1,475 over the year. Reporting the
largest employment declines were manufacturing, down 575;
government, down 475; and leisure-hospitality, down 275.
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Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates
|
Metropolitan
area |
Dec. 2009* |
Dec. 2008 |
|
Bloomington-Normal |
7.7% |
5.3% |
|
Champaign-Urbana |
8.5% |
6.0% |
|
Chicago-Naperville-Joliet |
10.6% |
6.9% |
|
Danville |
12.5% |
9.4% |
|
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island |
9.2% |
6.0% |
|
Decatur |
12.9% |
7.8% |
|
Kankakee-Bradley |
14.3% |
10.6% |
|
Lake-Kenosha,
Ill.-Wis. |
11.3% |
8.0% |
|
Peoria |
11.2% |
6.2% |
|
Rockford |
16.0% |
12.6% |
|
Springfield |
8.4% |
6.2% |
|
St. Louis (Ill.
section) |
10.3% |
8.1% |
|
* Data subject to revision. |
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Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates (percent) for local
counties and areas
|
Labor market
areas |
Dec. 2009 |
Dec. 2008 |
|
Bloomington-Normal |
|
|
|
McLean County |
7.7% |
5.3% |
|
Peoria MSA |
|
|
|
Marshall County |
11.1% |
6.4% |
|
Peoria County |
11.6% |
6.5% |
|
Stark County |
10.1%% |
7.3% |
|
Tazewell County |
11.3% |
6.1% |
|
Woodford County |
9.0% |
4.9% |
|
Ottawa-Streator
area |
14.7% |
9.7% |
|
Bureau County |
13.7% |
8.2% |
|
LaSalle County |
15.0% |
10.1% |
|
Putnam County |
14.4% |
9.9% |
|
Galesburg area |
10.2% |
6.9% |
|
Knox County |
10.8% |
7.2% |
|
Warren County |
8.6% |
6.1% |
|
Cities |
|
|
|
Bloomington |
8.2% |
5.6% |
|
Galesburg |
10.8% |
7.4% |
|
Normal |
7.0% |
4.9% |
|
Pekin |
14.3% |
7.5% |
|
Peoria |
11.7% |
6.5% |
|
Counties |
|
|
|
DeWitt County |
9.8% |
7.3% |
|
Fulton County |
13.3% |
7.7% |
|
Henderson County |
10.8% |
8.6% |
|
Henry County |
10.2% |
7.6% |
|
Livingston County |
11.3% |
7.6% |
|
Logan County |
10.1% |
7.6% |
|
Mason County |
15.7% |
9.6% |
Additional table below: Total non-farm
jobs (not seasonally adjusted) -- December 2009
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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. For additional
information, visit
http://lmi.ides.state.il.us/cesfiles/cesmenu.htm.
[Text from
Illinois
Department of Employment Security
file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
 |
Total non-farm jobs (not
seasonally adjusted) -- December 2009
|
Metropolitan
area |
December 2009* |
December 2008** |
Over-the-year
change |
|
Bloomington-Normal MSA |
91,400 |
92,700 |
-1,300 |
|
Champaign-Urbana MSA |
116,000 |
117,200 |
-1,200 |
|
Chicago-Naperville-Joliet Metro Div. |
3,647,200 |
3,810,400 |
-163,200 |
|
Danville MSA |
30,000 |
30,800 |
-800 |
|
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA |
186,800 |
190,500 |
-3,700 |
|
Decatur MSA |
52,500 |
55,100 |
-2,600 |
|
Kankakee-Bradley MSA |
43,000 |
44,500 |
-1,500 |
|
Lake
County-Kenosha County Metro Div. |
383,800 |
397,800 |
-14,000 |
|
Peoria MSA |
184,500 |
191,200 |
-6,700 |
|
Rockford MSA |
153,700 |
156,800 |
-3,100 |
|
Springfield MSA |
109,700 |
112,400 |
-2,700 |
|
Illinois
section of St. Louis MSA |
241,800 |
242,700 |
-900 |
| |
*Preliminary |
**Revised |
|
[Table from
Illinois
Department of Employment Security
file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information] |
