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By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Apr/May 08)
“It has been a productive year as Illinois continues to see positive momentum in the economy,” says Jack Lavin, director of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). He points out that since January 2004, Illinois has created 185,400 new jobs, the best job growth rate of any state in the Midwest.
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By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Oct/Nov 07)
Despite recent challenges, automakers and suppliers continue to exhibit confidence in the United States and Canada by announcing new projects and expansions and employing thousands of skilled workers.
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By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Apr/May 07)
“We led the nation in monthly job growth in April and July 2006. Our unemployment at the end of the year was the lowest in Illinois' recorded history.”
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