Unemployment

Unemployment rises to 12.3% in July. Very large increase

http://www.pjstar.com/business/x1886187547/Central-Illinois-unemployment-jumps-in-July

John Ackerman, Chairman of Tazewell County, provides an explanation for the large increase. Some of the increase is tied to the rolling layoffs.

http://www.johncackerman.com/pdf/Local_Economy_Update_07-01-09.pdf