Illinois logged more construction job losses in January than any state in the nation, according to new data compiled by Arlington, Va.-based Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
In year-over-year comparisons, Illinois lost 9,800 jobs in January, representing a 5% dip in the state's construction employment rate. Employment also sputtered in states that have shown improvement in recent months, including Ohio and Indiana, which lost 5,200 jobs and 4,600 jobs, respectively.