From the Illinois Department of Employment Security quoting the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates (percent) for Local Counties and Areas
| Labor Market Area | May 2026 | May 2025 | Over-the- Year Change |
| McHenry County | 4.4% | 3.7% | 0.7 percentage points |
That’s a 19% increase in unemployment..
