Illinois’ unemployment rate, jobs steady in January IDES reports

Illinois’ unemployment rate was steady at 4.9% in January and nonfarm payroll also remained largely unchanged, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Securities (IDES) most recent report.

Compared to a year ago, total nonfarm payroll jobs increased by +36,000 jobs, the March 12 report based on data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said.  The industry groups with the largest increases in…