Illinois needs bold, immediate reforms

Under Governor Pritzker's leadership, Illinois faces one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, with poor job creation and a shrinking workforce driving residents to leave, highlighting the urgent need for economic reforms.

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Under Governor Pritzker’s leadership, Illinois' unemployment crisis has spiraled out of control, with one of the worst rates in the nation at 5.3%.

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Job creation has been abysmal, leaving Illinois ranked near the bottom in both overall and private-sector growth, while hardworking families are struggling to keep up.

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People are fleeing the state because they can’t find decent-paying jobs or opportunities to thrive.

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It’s time for real change—Illinois needs bold, immediate reforms to slash sky-high taxes and revitalize the economy.

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Under Governor Pritzker's leadership, Illinois faces one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, with poor job creation and a shrinking workforce driving residents to leave, highlighting the urgent need for economic reforms.

 

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SPEAKER FULL NAME, SPEAKER TITLE of the ORGANIZATION NAME said that under Governor Pritzker's leadership, Illinois faces one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, with poor job creation and a shrinking workforce driving residents to leave, highlighting the urgent need for economic reforms. LAST NAME made HIS/HER statement to PUBLICATION on DATE.

 

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The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported that in August, Illinois' unemployment rate was 5.3%, 1.1% higher than the national rate of 4.2%. Since 2023, Illinois' rate rose by 0.7% from 4.6%. Nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 36,300, with gains in Government, Private Education and Health Services, and Other Services. However, Professional and Business Services (-27,800), Financial Activities (-5,400), and Information (-4,400) saw declines. The state's labor force remained steady, with 343,100 unemployed workers, up 15.7% from a year ago, and the unemployment rate reflects active job seekers.

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The Illinois Policy Institute reported that Illinois faces significant economic challenges, with job creation lagging behind most other states. The state's 5% unemployment rate is the third highest in the U.S., up from 4.6% when Governor Pritzker took office. Illinois ranks 43rd in total job growth and 44th in private-sector job growth. Wage growth has been the fourth slowest in the nation since December 2018, with average wages of $33.63 per hour, placing Illinois 28th nationally. These economic struggles contribute to many prime working-age residents leaving the state, as jobs are harder to find and wages remain sluggish.

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The Illinois Policy Institute reported that in August, Illinois saw 1,183 mass layoffs, with 93% resulting from business closures. Chicago faced the highest job losses, with 443 layoffs from a manufacturing company and a collections agency. Cook County had 443 layoffs, and 408 occurred in the Collar counties. Illinois' August unemployment rate was 5.3%, the second-worst in the U.S., with 343,000 people seeking work. The state ranked 37th for business tax climate, down from 2018. To improve business appeal, leaders could lower the nation’s second-highest property tax, corporate income tax, and unemployment insurance tax rates.

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The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the Illinois August 2024 unemployment rate was 5.3% of the labor force. This places Illinois at a tie for third highest unemployment rate in the United States, outpaced by only Nevada and the District of Columbia.

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