The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced earlier in December that unemployment in November fell to 3.8 percent, which is a new historical low. Last year at this time Illinois unemployment was 4.3 percent.

The largest gains were recorded in government, educational and health services, and leisure and hospitality. The largest declines were in construction, professional and business services, and information. 

Deputy Governor Dan Hynes praised Governor Pritzker. “With unemployment at a record low, this administration remains committed to strengthening Illinois’ economy and implementing policies that lift up working families. Governor Pritzker has taken historic actions this year to build a foundation for long-term job growth. From a new bipartisan capital bill to pension reform and a raise in the minimum wage, this administration is working towards its goal of fostering an environment for businesses and working people to thrive in.”

Unemployed workers decreased from the prior month, 2% to 246,000. The unemployment rate identifies those individuals who are out of work and seeking employment. If you are looking for a job IDES maintains the state’s largest job search engine, Illinoisjoblink.com where there are over 94,200 jobs available.