Illinois vs. neighbors change in job sectors for past year

Percentage change in employment by job sector from January 2023 to January 2024 Illinois versus neighboring states (seasonally adjusted)

*Orange bars indicate industries where Illinois employment growth lags neighboring states
**Green bars indicate industries where Illinois employment leads neighboring states
*** Illinois neighbors include Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri and Kentucky

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