 Unemployment rates also fell in every metropolitan area for the
fifth consecutive month. The largest declines were in Rockford, down
5.3 points to 13.7 percent; Danville, down 3.5 points to 11.2
percent; and Peoria, down 3.1 points to 9.5 percent. The
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville Metropolitan Division unemployment rate
fell 2.2 points to 9.4 percent. (See table of
unemployment rates by metropolitan areas.)Over the year, total jobs
increased in nine metropolitan areas and were flat in three. The
largest over-the-year percentage increases in total nonfarm jobs
were in Peoria, up 3.2 percent and 5,400 positions;
Champaign-Urbana, up 3.0 percent and 3,100 positions; and the Quad
Cities, up 1.7 percent and 2,900 positions. Total nonfarm jobs in
the Chicago-Joliet-Naperville area rose by 1.2 percent and 41,400
positions. Figures for positions were flat in Bloomington-Normal,
down 0.3 percent and 300 positions; Danville, down 0.3 percent and
100; and Lake County-Kenosha County, down 0.2 percent and 800
positions. (See table of nonfarm jobs by
metropolitan areas.)
The major industries that led over-the-year job growth
were educational and health services, in 10 areas; manufacturing, in
nine areas; and retail trade and professional and business services,
in eight areas each.
"Falling unemployment rates in every county across our state
offers more encouraging news about the path of Illinois' economy,"
IDES Director Maureen O'Donnell said. "As we move through this
national recession, the individual who has improved their skills
through job training and career counseling will be in the best
position to succeed in an emerging job market."
Not seasonally adjusted data compares the current month to the
same month of the previous year. The not seasonally adjusted state
rate was 9.6 percent in January 2011 and 12.1 percent last year, its
peak in this economic cycle. Nationally, the rate was 9.8 percent in
January and 10.6 percent last year, also its peak.
The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and
looking for work. A person ineligible for unemployment benefits will
be reflected in the unemployment rate if they continue to look for
work.
Central Illinois highlights
(See details in table at right with figures
by areas, cities and counties.)
Bloomington-Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area:
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 7.5
percent in January 2011 from 9.1 percent in January 2010. This is
the fifth consecutive month the rate has been below the rate for the
same month in the previous year.
Nonfarm payrolls recorded 300 fewer positions compared with one
year ago, with losses in financial activities and
leisure-hospitality.
Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area:
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 9.5 percent
in January 2011 from 12.6 percent in January 2010. For each of the
last eight months, the rate has been below the rate for the same
month in the previous year.
Compared with January 2010, nonfarm payroll jobs rose by 5,400,
with the most jobs added in manufacturing, 2,100; professional and
business services, 1,300; and transportation, warehousing and
utilities, 1,100.
Ottawa-Streator area:
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January 2011
fell to 12.6 percent from 15.9 percent in January 2010.
Job increases occurred in retail trade, up 175; professional and
business services, up 100; educational and health services, up 100;
and other services, up 100. Manufacturing reported a decrease of
150.
Pontiac area:
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 9.3 percent
in January 2011 from 13.3 percent in January 2010.
Nonfarm payrolls added 475 jobs compared with one year ago. The
largest increases were in educational and health services, up 150;
manufacturing, up 100; and financial activities, up 100.
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Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates
|
Metropolitan area
|
Jan. 2011* |
Jan. 2010 |
|
Bloomington-Normal |
7.5% |
9.1% |
|
Champaign-Urbana |
8.5% |
10.7% |
|
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville |
9.4% |
11.6% |
|
Danville |
11.2% |
14.7% |
|
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island |
8.6% |
10.2% |
|
Decatur |
11.1% |
14.0% |
|
Kankakee-Bradley |
12.8% |
15.8% |
|
Lake-Kenosha, Ill.-Wis. |
10.4% |
12.9% |
|
Peoria |
9.5% |
12.6% |
|
Rockford |
13.7% |
19.0% |
|
Springfield |
8.0% |
9.6% |
|
St. Louis (Ill. section) |
9.9% |
12.2% |
* Data subject to revision.
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates (percent) for local
counties and areas
|
Labor market areas |
Jan. '11 |
Jan. '10 |
|
Bloomington-Normal |
|
|
|
McLean County |
7.5% |
9.1% |
|
Peoria MSA |
|
|
|
Marshall County |
9.4% |
13.1% |
|
Peoria County |
10.0% |
13.0% |
|
Stark County |
11.2% |
13.4% |
|
Tazewell County |
9.3% |
12.6% |
|
Woodford County |
8.1% |
10.5% |
|
Ottawa-Streator area |
12.6% |
15.9% |
|
Bureau County |
11.9% |
15.0% |
|
LaSalle County |
12.8% |
16.3% |
|
Putnam County |
12.7% |
15.1% |
|
Galesburg area |
8.9% |
11.7% |
|
Knox County |
9.0% |
12.0% |
|
Warren County |
8.6% |
11.0% |
|
Cities |
|
|
|
Bloomington |
7.6% |
9.4% |
|
Galesburg |
8.8% |
12.0% |
|
Normal |
7.1% |
8.6% |
|
Pekin |
10.6% |
15.1% |
|
Peoria |
9.8% |
12.8% |
|
Counties |
|
|
|
DeWitt County |
8.9% |
10.4% |
|
Fulton County |
11.1% |
14.3% |
|
Henderson County |
10.8% |
14.0% |
|
Henry County |
8.6% |
12.1% |
|
Livingston County |
9.3% |
13.3% |
|
Logan County |
9.0% |
11.8% |
|
Mason County |
11.1% |
15.3% |
[Text from
Illinois
Department of Employment Security
file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
 |
Total nonfarm jobs (not seasonally adjusted) --
January 2011
|
Metropolitan area
|
January
2011* |
January
2010** |
Over-the-year change |
|
Bloomington-Normal MSA |
88,100 |
88,400 |
-300 |
|
Champaign-Urbana MSA |
106,900 |
103,800 |
3,100 |
|
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville Metro
Div. |
3,565,400 |
3,524,000 |
41,400 |
|
Danville MSA |
28,500 |
28,600 |
-100 |
|
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island
MSA |
176,300 |
173,400 |
2,900 |
|
Decatur MSA |
51,400 |
50,600 |
800 |
|
Kankakee-Bradley MSA |
42,100 |
41,700 |
400 |
|
Lake County-Kenosha County
Metro Div. |
361,900 |
362,700 |
-800 |
|
Peoria MSA |
176,400 |
171,000 |
5,400 |
|
Rockford MSA |
141,200 |
139,100 |
2,100 |
|
Springfield MSA |
109,300 |
108,000 |
1,300 |
|
Illinois section of St. Louis
MSA |
227,500 |
226,100 |
1,400 |
| |
*Preliminary |
**Revised |
|
Note: Monthly 2010 unemployment rates and total nonfarm jobs for
Illinois metro areas were revised in February 2011 as required by
the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
