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Watseka, IL vs Aurora, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Aurora has been positive.
- Aurora has 1.2% less unemployment than Watseka.
- Aurora job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.
 Watseka, ILAurora, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-11.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Watseka    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Watseka has been hit hard by the slumping economy. A lot of jobs have been lost and people are really feeling the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Yes, I can see the previous writers' point of view. However, Watseka is the town of my birth. Gotta stand up for it. For a small community, it offers a variety of  More

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Over 18 years ago

i feel that watseka has alot people who has live here a long time. so if you do not have family here do not come here.people here think if you are the outsider. you have  More

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Reviews for Aurora    18 Reviews

What a joke this city is. My friend's husband was shot in the head in this village (along with 4 others murdered). Their response was sub-par to say the least. Their  More

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Over 10 years ago

Seeking to relocate out of Aurora,  More

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Over 14 years ago

Winters too long,cold and snowy, i dread it more every year! Will retire out of here in a few  More

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