The unemployment rate in Illinois fell to its lowest level since1979 in June, as the national rate edged up slightly.
This summer's heat wave apparently boosted some sectors of theeconomy. Strong hiring for jobs in construction, amusement andrecreation parks, summer camps and membership groups such as the YMCAand other outdoor activities helped reduce the state's jobless rateto 6.4 percent, down from 6.6 percent in the previous month,according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. A yearago in July, the state's unemployment rate was 7.3 percent.
Employment was stable or gained during the month in all sectorsexcept government and transportation. …
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