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Illinois jobless rate lowest since start of pandemic; 4.5 percent still above national average

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By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois  phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois economy added 18,800 jobs during June as the unemployment rate fell to 4.5 percent, the lowest it has been […]

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