THE STATE ENJOYED JOB GAINS AND A DROP IN THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE LAST MONTH.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SPOKESPERSON GREG RIVARA SAYS THE STATE JOBLESS RATE CAME IN AT EIGHT POINT EIGHT PERCENT FOR MARCH…DOWN FROM NINE POINT ONE IN FEBRUARY. RIVERA ADDS IT'S A CONTINUED SIGN OF RECOVERY.

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THE MOST JOB GROWTH IN MARCH WAS SEEN IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES SECTOR…MANUFACTURING…AND IN THE LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.