Illinois and Chicago Metropolitan Area Unemployment Rates
Current Monthly Unemployment Rates
Year-to-Date Data
Historical monthly, annual data (1974-2009)
LAUS Frequently Asked Questions
Annual Average Data:

2010 Data Release Schedule

Unemployment Rate:
Seasonally Adjusted
Illinois
10.3% - JUL 2010
3 Month
10.5% - MAY 2010 - JUL 2010
National
9.5% -JUL 2010

The Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program develops monthly and annual estimates of the labor force, employed, unemployed and the unemployment rate for the State, metropolitan areas, counties and municipalities that have a population of at least 25,000.

If you have questions about Unemployment Insurance benefits please call 312-793-5280 or 800-244-5631.

Click here for frequently asked questions.

If you have questions or can't find the data you want, please contact the LAUS program specialist or call (312) 793-5896.

 

 

 

 

U.S. Unemployment Statistics:
Current or Historical
Unemployment Rate Maps
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2009 Annual Average Maps
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Characteristics of Employed and Unemployed
County Unemployment Rate Rankings
Monthly Unemployment Report

 

 

 


 





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