Illinois employers added 2,300 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 6.4 percent despite more people looking for work, according to preliminary data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.  The data is seasonally adjusted.  The last time the rate was lower was June 2008 when it was 6.3 percent.  It was 9 percent in November 2013.  Employers added 298,700 private sector jobs since job creation returned to Illinois in February 2010.  November job growth was led by Manufacturing with 3,600 more jobs, Construction with 2,100 more and Leisure and Hospitality with 1,900.  Retail Trade declined 8,700 jobs.  In November, the number of unemployed individuals declined 7,900 or 1.8 percent to 421,000.  The labor force grew by 16,500 to 6,547,000.  Other economic indicators show labor market improvement.  The independent Conference Board’s Help Wanted OnLine Index reports that Illinois employers advertised for 214,000 jobs in November and 85 percent sought full-time work.  Employers consistently have advertised for more than 200,000 positions each month in 2014.  To apply for these jobs, go to Illinoisjoblink.com, the state’s help wanted internet job board managed by IDES.  The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and seeking employment and is not tied to collecting unemployment insurance benefits.