Rockford No Longer Has Worst Unemployment Rate In State
By: Alex de Leon
Updated: January 25, 2013
The Rockford area no longer holds the infamous title as the city in Illinois with the highest unemployment rate.
The dishonor now belongs to Decatur. Their unemployment numbers weighed in at 11.8%. Rockford is only at 11.2%. The next city to beat is Danville, whose unemployment rate currently stands at 10.4%.
The dishonor now belongs to Decatur. Their unemployment numbers weighed in at 11.8%. Rockford is only at 11.2%. The next city to beat is Danville, whose unemployment rate currently stands at 10.4%.
