|
 The three
decreases for May 2010 compared with May 2009 were in
Rockford, down 0.4 point to 13.9 percent; Peoria, down 0.1 point to
9.3 percent; and Metro East, down 0.1 point to 9.1 percent.
"For the first time in three years, Illinois has declining
over-the-year unemployment rates in some metro areas," said Maureen
O'Donnell, director of the Illinois Department of Employment
Security. "Improving state and metro data shows the state's local
economies are stabilizing and moving to address the harm caused by a
prolonged national recession."
The Chicago metro area unemployment rate, at 10.4 percent,
increased just 0.1 point from May 2009 to May 2010. The
over-the-year increase has been significantly smaller in each of the
five months so far this year.
Total payroll jobs declined over the year in 10 of the 12 metro
areas and increased in two. The over-the-year increases in total
nonfarm jobs were in Kankakee-Bradley, up 0.7 percent, 300 jobs, and
Rockford, up 0.4 percent, 600 jobs.
So far this year, Illinois has added 70,000 jobs, more than any
other state in the Midwest.
The May 2010 not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 10.0
percent in Illinois and 9.3 percent in the United States.
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 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.
Central Illinois highlights
Bloomington-Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area -- The not
seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 6.4 percent in
May 2009 to 6.9 percent in May 2010. Over the last few months the
over-the-year change in the unemployment rate has been declining.
Still, it is the highest May rate since May 1983, when it was 8.1
percent. The nonfarm payroll jobs total was 900 less than in May
2009. Job losses were reported in manufacturing, down 700, and
professional-business services, down 700. Government jobs increased
by 300.
Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area -- The not seasonally
adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 9.4 percent in May 2009 to
9.3 percent in May 2010. Over the last few months the over-the-year
change in the unemployment rate has been declining. Compared with
May 2009, total nonfarm payroll jobs declined by 2,200, with the
largest employment declines in manufacturing, down 1,200; retail
trade, down 700; and leisure-hospitality, down 700. Jobs in
education-health services were up 500.
Ottawa-Streator area -- The not seasonally adjusted unemployment
rate increased from 10.4 percent in May 2009 to 11.6 percent in May
2010. Nonfarm payroll employment was down 1,750. Job declines
occurred in manufacturing, down 525; leisure-hospitality, down 425;
and retail trade, 300. Government was up 300.
Pontiac area -- The May 2010 not seasonally adjusted unemployment
rate of 9.4 percent was unchanged from May 2009. Nonfarm employment
fell by 500, with the largest losses reported by
leisure-hospitality, down 200; construction, down 150; and
government, down 150.
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Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates
|
Metropolitan area |
May 2010* |
May 2009 |
|
Bloomington-Normal |
6.9% |
6.4% |
|
Champaign-Urbana |
7.8% |
7.3% |
|
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville |
10.4% |
10.3% |
|
Danville
|
11.1% |
10.5% |
|
Davenport-Moline-
Rock Island |
7.8% |
7.3% |
|
Decatur
|
10.9% |
10.3% |
|
Kankakee-Bradley |
11.7% |
10.9% |
|
Lake-Kenosha, Ill.-Wis. |
9.5% |
9.0% |
|
Peoria |
9.3% |
9.4% |
|
Rockford |
13.9% |
14.3% |
|
Springfield |
7.1% |
6.5% |
|
St. Louis
(Illinois section) |
9.1% |
9.2% |
* Data subject to revision.
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates (percent) for local
counties and areas
|
Labor market areas |
May
'10 |
May
'09 |
|
Bloomington-Normal |
|
|
|
McLean County |
6.9% |
6.4% |
|
Peoria MSA |
|
|
|
Marshall County |
8.1% |
9.5% |
|
Peoria County |
9.8% |
10.1% |
|
Stark County |
10.2% |
9.2% |
|
Tazewell County |
9.3% |
9.3% |
|
Woodford County |
7.1% |
6.9% |
|
Ottawa-Streator area |
11.6% |
10.4% |
|
Bureau County |
9.6% |
9.0% |
|
LaSalle County |
12.2% |
10.7% |
|
Putnam County |
10.5% |
12.2% |
|
Galesburg area |
8.2% |
7.9% |
|
Knox County |
8.7% |
8.5% |
|
Warren County |
6.9% |
6.3% |
|
Cities |
|
|
|
Bloomington |
7.2% |
6.8% |
|
Galesburg |
9.4% |
8.9% |
|
Normal |
6.6% |
5.9% |
|
Pekin |
11.5% |
11.2% |
|
Peoria |
10.4% |
10.6% |
|
Counties |
|
|
|
DeWitt |
8.3% |
7.9% |
|
Fulton |
10.4% |
9.8% |
|
Henderson |
9.7% |
7.8% |
|
Henry |
8.7% |
8.1% |
|
Livingston |
9.4% |
9.4% |
|
Logan |
8.4% |
8.2% |
|
Mason |
11.4% |
10.5% |
Also see table below: Total nonfarm jobs (not
seasonally adjusted) -- May 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) -- May 2010
|
Metropolitan area |
May 2010* |
May 2009** |
Over-the-year change |
|
Bloomington-Normal MSA |
89,200 |
90,100 |
-900 |
|
Champaign-Urbana MSA |
112,200 |
112,800 |
-600 |
|
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville Metro Division |
3,609,300 |
3,670,800 |
-61,500 |
|
Danville MSA |
29,600 |
29,900 |
-300 |
|
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA |
180,500 |
181,500 |
-1,000 |
|
Decatur MSA |
51,500 |
53,500 |
-2,000 |
|
Kankakee-Bradley MSA |
43,400 |
43,100 |
300 |
|
Lake
County-Kenosha County Metro Division |
373,400 |
385,300 |
-11,900 |
|
Peoria MSA |
177,100 |
179,300 |
-2,200 |
|
Rockford MSA |
145,100 |
144,500 |
600 |
|
Springfield
MSA |
110,100 |
112,000 |
-1,900 |
|
Illinois
section of St. Louis MSA |
235,100 |
239,600 |
-4,500 |
| |
*Preliminary |
**Revised |
|
[Table copied from
Illinois
Department of Employment Security
file] |
