Posted On: 08/17/2012 9:34:23 AM
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Economy News
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois' unemployment rate increased again in July with the loss of thousands of government and hospitality jobs, the state Department of Employment Security said Thursday. ( full story ) |
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's unemployment rate hit a 35-year high in July, rising to 9.8 percent and reversing two consecutive months of strong private-sector jobs growth, according to figures released Thursday. ( full story ) |

