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Springfield, MO vs Oglesby, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oglesby has been positive.
- Oglesby has 3.4% less unemployment than Springfield.
- Oglesby job growth has increased by 12.1% in the past 10 years.
 Springfield, MOOglesby, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-10.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Oglesby    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Oglesby is a nice town, it is 5 miles from Starved Rock State Park- which gets thousands of out of town and country visitors a year. It is on the East side of the  More

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