Illinois Unemployment Remains Steady

Illinois’ unemployment rate is holding steady as the state continues to add jobs. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports the jobless rate remained at five-point-one percent in June, unchanged from May. At the same time, non-farm payrolls increased for the fourth straight month, with employers adding about 15-hundred jobs statewide. Officials say the numbers show continued movement in the labor market, though unemployment remains a concern for workers still searching for opportunities. The latest report suggests Illinois businesses are still hiring, but the pace of job growth remains modest heading into the second half of the year.