Economic Development
Workforce
Riverbend Trade Area Labor Force
comprised of Madison, Jersey, and Macoupin counties in Illinois
| Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Unemployment Rate | |
| 2021 | 163,357 | 155,496 | 7,861 | 4.6 |
| 2020 | 164,249 | 151,749 | 12,500 | 7.3 |
| 2019 | 169,168 | 162,399 | 6,769 | 4.2 |
| 2018 | 168,648 | 160,902 | 7,746 | 4.8 |
| 2017 | 167,454 | 159,650 | 7,804 | 4.7 |
Unemployment Insurance
More information on taxes and reporting can be found at Illinois Department of Employment Security, https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/IDES%20Forms%20and%20Publications/CLI100L.pdf#search=benefit%20rights
Unemployment Rates
Worker’s Compensation
Illinois Workers Compensation Commission https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/IWCC