Illinois Data

This page provides links to several important resources that keep businesses and employers up to date on the latest Labor Market Information (LMI) data and statistics, the most recent available sites for building locations throughout the state, and other helpful resources and tools.

• What are the unemployment rates near me? 
  
• What are the local wage rates for my occupation? 
  
• What does the future look like for my industry?

Plan and enhance your business today with LMI (Labor Market Information) 

The Illinois Virtual Labor Market Information® (VLMI) system is a powerful online labor market information system, accessed as a website on the Internet. The system provides fast access to a complete set of labor market information such as occupational wages, employment projections, unemployment rates, industry data, and much more.

Use your mouse to point and click your way through the online services. This system is designed to be comfortable for everyone, even the person who has little computer experience.

Review and compare local and statewide data. Click here to get started. 

Find Your Location with LocationOne Information System (LOIS)

LocationOne
Information System (LOIS) for conducting searches on available commercial and
industrial sites and building locations throughout Illinois. Maintained in
partnership with communities across the state, LocationOne is designed to
address the site selection requirements of businesses and their consultants. Start your search here.

Business Minded

Tax code can multifaceted and complicated. Start understanding Illinois' tax code by learning the essentials. Tax Foundation breaks down and measures important taxes to be aware of in Illinois.

Illinois WARN Act

Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act requires certain employers to provide ample notice of an upcoming site closure or layoff. Read up on how to:

• File a WARN notice or complaint,
• Access monthly WARN reports,
• Stay up to date with other relevant information.

Click here to learn more.

Illinois workNet Tips, Tools, & Resources

For additional business information, visit the Business Hub on Illinois workNet.

Learn more about how LMI (Labor Market Information) can help you with your business with Illinois workNet's article How Can LMI Help You.