While the state's unemployment is up significantly from the 5.8 percent level of one year ago, Illinois is still better off than some other states as the nation's economic crisis deepens.
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released separately Wednesday morning, four states had double-digit jobless rates in January: 11.6 percent in Michigan, where the auto industry's woes are taking a heavy toll; 10.4 percent in South Carolina; 10.3 percent in Rhode Island and 10.1 percent for California.
Below are the just released numbers from Illinois Department of Employment.
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