KEVIN HOFFMAN
JUL 22, 2014
It’s no secret Illinois is having a rough time creating jobs, which arguably will be the foremost important issue when voters head to the polls in November.
Nationally, Illinois ranks 42nd for job creation since the end of the Great Recession, according to an Associated Press report and Crain’s Chicago Business.
In June 2014, Illinois had 5.81 million jobs — and increase of three percent from 5.64 million in June 2009.
Top 10 Worst States:
1. New Mexico
T – 2. Alabama and New Jersey
3. Arkansas
4. Mississippi
5. Wyoming
6. Connecticut
T – 7. Maine and New Hampshire
8. Illinois
T – 9. Missouri and Virginia
10. Vermont
Kevin Hoffman is a Reboot Illinois staff writer who graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in journalism, political science and international studies. He believes keeping citizens informed and politicians in check is the best way to improve Illinois and bring about common sense reform. Follow us on Facebook.