Illinois Quick Hits: State unemployment rate drops to 4.6% - The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Citing data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said on Friday that the state’s unemployment rate was 4.6% in September, down 0.1 percentage point from August. Total nonfarm payrolls decreased 0.1% in September to more than 6.16 million. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order to establish a new mayoral office on aging. A statement from the mayor’s office said the office would work to coordinate and expand access to city services. In addition, the mayor announced a senior bill of rights for Chicagoans age 60 and older in their interactions with city government and city-funded programs.