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IDES: Illinois Public Sector Growing, Private Sector Shrinking

IDES: Illinois Public Sector Growing, Private Sector Shrinking

November 4, 2024

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IDES: Illinois Public Sector Growing, Private Sector Shrinking

Private sector employment in Illinois fell year-over-year in September, according to a report released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Public sector employment rose, however, offsetting private sector job losses in the state.

Year-over-year, Illinois saw an increase of 43,500 government jobs in September and a decrease of 8,100 private sector jobs, resulting in a net increase of 35,400 jobs. Professional and business service jobs were hit the hardest, with the sector shedding 32,000 jobs. The financial activities sector lost 9,000 jobs.

The sectors with the most jobs gained were government (43,500 jobs) and private education and health services (28,500 jobs).

Illinois’ top three employment sectors in September were: 1) trade, transportation, and utilities (1,229,700); 2) private education and health services (1,003,100); and 3) government (857,000).

Job Gains & Losses by Sector

Mining
-200
Construction
-2,100
Manufacturing
-900
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities
-3,600
Information
-9,000
Financial Activities
-32,000
Professional and Business Services
28,500
Private Education and Health Services
1,100
Leisure and Hospitality
10,100
Other Services
10,100
Government
43,500
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