Unemployment rate tops U.S. in 12 of 15 Illinois metro areas

Illinois metro area unemployment, October 2024, not seasonally adjusted.
U.S. average 3.9%

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Some metro areas like St. Louis and Cape Girardeau stretch into neighboring states

Chart: @illinoispolicySource: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCreated with Datawrapper