The November unemployment rates for counties in southeastern Illinois have been released.
According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), Lawrence County had a jobless rate of 5.2%, one of the highest in the state.
Here are unemployment figures for other surrounding counties.
Crawford--4.1%
Richland--3.6%
Wabash---3.1%
Jasper-----3.8%
Edwards--3.9%
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Knox County drug bust
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Winter storm watch in effect for area
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LCMH receives federal grant funding
Lawrence County Board approves bridge construction project
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Lawrence County Animal Control Officer terminated
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St. Francisville water main break
VU Health Sciences and Learning Center to officially open in February
Earthquake in southern Illinois
American Red Cross urges the public to donate blood
Miss Lawrence County competes in state pageant
Lawrence County law enforcement makes four arrests
State committee approves IDOC mail rule
Information sought in Lawrence County man's death
U.S. Rep. Yakym’s bipartisan BARCODE Efficiency Act Advances
Thacker joins IHA Board of Directors
