Jobs report shows major comeback for Illinois
A promising jobs report shows a major comeback – and one standout is that unemployment numbers in Illinois are down to where they were pre-pandemic.
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A promising jobs report shows a major comeback – and one standout is that unemployment numbers in Illinois are down to where they were pre-pandemic.
When someone reports they did not receive their benefits on time, the Illinois Department of Employment Security is supposed to trace where the money went. But in thousands of instances the agency was slow to investigate, a CBS 2 investigation found, and IDES refuses to release critical documents that could show the scope of the problem.
A couple in Monee believes it was an email from us that helped them finally get the stimulus money they'd been waiting on since last April.
"Attendees from Asian countries, where we normally have a huge presence at the show, this year that's gonna be way down."
The state security system meant to stop fraudsters from stealing unemployment money is keeping people out who really need it.
UPS is hiring 300 drivers in the Chicago area.
It's tax time – and as some begin filing, they are finding out they're victims of fraud after someone applied for unemployment in their name.
It's tax season, but thousands of taxpayers who are desperate to get the paperwork they need are finding website glitches, long waits, and still no tax forms.
"We found that there is an appetite out there for folks to work from home and so we do have some opportunities that we've recently introduced," State Farm talent acquisition specialist Myron Kyser said.
Stolen state money – why doesn't the state want it back? A Chicago woman is asking that question months after she tracked down where a fraudster stole her unemployment money, and shared the information she gathered with police and the State of Illinois.
A gun was recovered on the man who was shot.
On Wednesday, a hearing will be held on the objections made on all the political candidates.
Ald. Ronnie Mosley (21st) said the closure is a breaking of a promise that Aldi would remain in the neighborhood.
A former Westchester Middle School student is accusing former teacher Dawn Chester of sexually abusing her when she was 11 years old.
Caitlin Tracey's family did not want her husband to have her remains because of a history of domestic violence allegations.
This happened as the union and CPS continue to iron out their contract.
Juan Pio Toto is accused of dumping the body of his ex-girlfriend—Atalia Pucheta Martinez, 23.
Nick Martinelli continued his scoring run with 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting and Northwestern beat Illinois-Chicago 83-74.
The victim was hit in the neck and shoulder and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.