Illinois Unemployment Rate Climbs To 11 Percent
The state's unemployment troubles just keeps growing. Today, the
Illinois Department of Employment Security released the October jobless
rate. In just one month, it jumped from 10.5 to 11 percent, the highest
level in 26 years. CBS 2 has more:
The state reported ...
The state's unemployment troubles just keeps growing. Today, the Illinois Department of Employment Security released the October jobless rate. In just one month, it jumped from 10.5 to 11 percent, the highest level in 26 years. CBS 2 has more:
The state reported job losses in numerous industries. The trade and transportation sectors lost 1,400 jobs, and the manufacturing sector lost 800. But some sectors reported significant gains in jobs – 3,600 for educational and health services, 1,300 for professional and business services, and 1,000 for construction, according to the Department of Employment Security.
Here's our updated graph showing the comparison between the state and national unemployment figures, dating back to January 2008. It's not pretty:
For those trying to stay afloat, there is some good news to report from Washington. Roll Call (subscription required) notes that Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin and Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND) have been "quietly trying to write a jobs bill that the Senate can act on early next year." Durbin was a staunch advocate in the Senate fight to extend unemployment insurance through 2009, so his involvement probably increases the chances that jobless benefits will be factored into the new bill.
Comments
Wow 11%...hopefully we've bottomed out!
We also need a tax suspension on unemployement benefits. In April we are all going to have significant tax bill to pay.
It's great to see Dick Durbin continue to fight for the people most impacted by this economic recession/depression.
I agree...even with having 10% with held, & the $2400 exemption, I am still going to owe the IRS. Taxing UN benefts is foolish.
I hope to hell there will be a tightening up on companies that go overseas to get cheaper labor rates and then have the temerity to make a fortune here. People were sleeping during the passing of the NAFTA legislation - are you all awake now?
And then there was that nice little news piece that came out about a week ago, about Chicago being one of the most corrupt, inefficient cities in the country. But I don't have much hope there with Richie in charge and the political process being what it is. I don't think we are capable of change at this time.
11%? Now Ill is starting to compete with Michigan- not a good thing. That's a lot of hurting families.
As far as a possible solution for some (solutions don't seem to be coming up lately, so I'll add one) In this changing world, with online power, the focus for some might be better served by not just looking for a job, but creating their own employment- at least starting part time at first. This might be an interesting”find” for anyone considering that, and no, they don’t have to be from St. Louis. :) stlouiscareersonline.com
These are desparate times my friends...our President needs to urgently address the unemployement inpacting so many lives.
Many families are going to have a horrible holidy season 2009.
Obama can't blame that A-hole GW anymore!!!
I cantez believesez how RUDEZ PPL are in the Rockord UI office!
Tim, I completely agree with you....the only problem is....people need to realize that the big boxes had taken over....what has happen to shopping local, supporting your neighbor....many of the big boxes have closed down....to start Franks Nursery....Wickes Furniture....Eagle Food Stores....Cub Foods....Kmart having trouble....Dominicks with their problems...even Benigans....if our local small businesses could take a small cut...so locals could afford to purchase from them....I have seen few of my friends start on-line...then openning a store front...but they have had to keep their regular jobs....by the way that is how I got my part-time job....I also cater...not much $ in that....people don't have the money or think they can do it themselves....then realize how much work it is.....WHAT HAPPEN TO THE EARLY 80'S...."BUY AMERICAN" My husband & I went thru bad times then with unemployment....but I don't remember it being this bad...now I'm going thru the same crap...even my new partner...can't get a job in construction....thank god he can cook! A person shouldn't have to go thru this twice in a lifetime!
I worked at Kmart for years....I could nots believes how RUDE my boss was!!! Now we only shop at the local general store for my family needses.
God Bless us all and may we all find jobs soon!
I hate RUDE people too Carrie...it has become an epedemic in our Country.
Everywhere in every state these ccokie cutter shopping centers are opening up. Most of them now remain empty retail space.
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