Illinois is experiencing one of the nation’s worst recoveries for leisure and hospitality jobs. Of the Illinois jobs that vanished since the COVID-19 pandemic, 35% are in leisure and hospitality – the most of any industry.
Nearly two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois’ leisure and hospitality sector is rebounding slowly compared to other states.
Only 68% of Illinois’ leisure and hospitality jobs have been recouped since recovery started, the lowest in the Midwest and seventh lowest nationally.
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