The unemployment rate for the Greater Peoria Region remained stable during December 2011.  The Peoria MSA's monthly unemployment rate for December was 8.1%, up from 7.9%.  The City of Peoria and Woodford County's unemployment rate were unchanged.  The City of Pekin, Peoria County and Tazewell County saw rates rise slightly during December.  This information is compiled monthly by the EDC.   Click here to view charts.