Illinois Jobless Rate Hits 11%
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Posted: 9:00 PM Nov 19, 2009
Illinois Jobless Rate Hits 11%
The number of laid off workers in Illinois is on the rise.
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Unemployment in Illinois hit 11% last month, that's the highest level since 1983. That's up from 10.5% in September, and from 6.8% at this time last year.

State officials say even though Illinois is losing jobs, it is at a slower rate.

Meantime, up in Wisconsin, unemployment reached its lowest point this year. Last month it hit 7.6%, that's down from 10.8% a year ago.
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