The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) says the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +12,800 in May.
In May, the industry sectors with the largest over-the-month gains in employment were: Leisure and Hospitality (+6,000), Educational and Health Services (+3,300) and Construction (+2,600). The industry sectors that reported monthly payroll declines were: Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-800), Other Services (-800) and Mining (-100).