9 of 15 Illinois metro areas gain jobs in past 12 months

July 2023 to July 2024 percentage change in non-farm payrolls, seasonally adjusted

Smaller metro areas may not contain industry-specific payroll numbers
Some metro areas like St. Louis and Cape Girardeau stretch into neighboring states
Chart: @illinoispolicySource: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCreated with Datawrapper