伊利诺伊州的就业增长在疫情后缓慢, 而新州旗正在从10名决赛选手中选出. Illinois sees slow job growth post-pandemic, while a new state flag is being selected from 10 finalists.

伊利诺伊州自该流行病以来面临着就业增长滞后的问题,就业率仅上升0.5%,而全国增长率仅为4.9%。 Illinois faces lagging job growth since the pandemic, with employment up only 0.5% compared to a 4.9% national increase. 芝加哥失去了600个就业机会,但小企业的乐观情绪正在上升。 Chicago lost 600 jobs, but small business optimism is rising. 同时,伊利诺伊州国旗委员会从近5 000个参赛者中选出了10名入围者,以获得新的国旗。 Meanwhile, the Illinois Flag Commission has selected 10 finalists from nearly 5,000 entries for a new state flag. 公共投票将于1月开始,包括三个前国旗的选项。 Public voting will begin in January, with options including three former flags. 大会将在2025年4月1日前就通过新国旗或保留现有国旗作出决定。 The General Assembly will decide by April 1, 2025, on adopting a new flag or retaining the current one.