Illinois' April Unemployment Rates by City, County and Metro Area

The Illinois Department of Employment Security on Thursday released the metro and local unemployment report for April.

While jobless rates fell again in each metro area, IDES Director Jeff Mays said in a statement that job growth is disproportionate throughout the state.

“Metro areas in northern Illinois posted strong job gains, while most downstate areas lost ground,” Mays said. “Yet even in areas that lost jobs, there are good jobs going unfilled. We can and must improve on how we connect the unemployed seeking work with employers seeking workers.”

Preliminary findings show 4,800 jobs were gained in April, which is a slight rebound from the revised 2,200 jobs lost in March.

Here are the cities, metro areas and counties with the highest and lowest unemployment rates.

Like what you see here from Reboot Illinois? Then sign up for our daily email to get more great content right to your email inbox.