Governor Pritzker Signs Historic Unemployment Insurance Agreement
This is the third significant contribution to the outstanding loan balance, which increased significantly after the fund was forced to borrow $4.5 bil…
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Jobs Up in All 14 Metro Areas, Unemployment Rate Down in Most
"Job growth in every corner of the state has remained consistently strong for more than a year and a half" said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. #unemploym…
Illinois Reaches Six Consecutive Months of Record Low Unemployment Claims
The decrease in continued claims is a reflection of pandemic-related economic recovery and an indication the Illinois labor market remains strong.
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Jobs Up, Unemployment Rates Down in All 14 Metro Areas
“Economic recovery, jobs growth, and consistent historically low unemployment claims data continues to signal a strong labor market throughout the s…
IL Freedom Caucus Calls for Policy Change to Combat High Unemployment in Illinois
We need to substantially reduce business regulations and make it easier for businesses to get the licensing and permits they need.
Statewide Unemployment Rate Drops 0.1%
Statewide Unemployment Rate Drops 0.1% (Chicago IL) — The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point…
Sullivan React: Illinois Jobless Rate Trails National Average
Sullivan: “We can do better. I’ve invested in job creators around the world, bringing prosperity and purpose in the toughest of circumstances. It …
With two weeks until veto session and interest accruing, state’s unemployment fix still not decided
With two weeks until veto session and interest accruing, state’s unemployment fix still not decided (Springfield, IL) - The deficit in the state’s…
Illinois to invest over $40 million in workforce training
Illinois to invest over $40 million in workforce training (Springfield, IL) - Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that the state will award more than …
News briefs: Some IDES offices open for appointments; eviction moratorium amended, extended
News briefs: Some IDES offices open for appointments; eviction moratorium amended, extended (Springfield, IL) - As federal unemployment benefits creat…