Unemployment rates up across area
By The News-Gazette
Tuesday March 11, 2008
Unemployment rates in East Central Illinois increased sharply in January, with many rates rising by more than a percentage point.
Vermilion County's rate increased to 8.2 percent, up from 7.1 percent in December and up from 6.5 percent a year ago. Employment declined in manufacturing and leisure/hospitality over the year, but increased in construction, wholesale trade and professional/business services. Danville's rate increased to 8.5 percent, up from 7.3 percent in December.
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