It's Been 17 Months, But Now IDES Is Opening A Few Locations
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) says that they're restoring what they call "in-person work services," but they're doing it in a very limited way.
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Rockford Had The Worst Month Of Job Losses In The U.S.
From the middle of March through the middle of April, there was a slow-down of the labor market's recovery across the country, but especially here in Illinois--and Rockford in particular.
Rockford Area Residents Should Avoid $1,400 Unemployment Offer
Being unemployed sucks, as most anyone who's ever been there will tell you. What sucks even more is trying to subsist on your unemployment checks while wondering when a job will open up.
Illinois Unemployed To Get $600 Plus Benefits
Those who have filed will get an additional $600 weekly, in addition to their unemployment benefits.
Glitch Is Causing Illinois Unemployment Checks To Be Delayed
Actually, the reason being given is a "database error," but whatever you may call it, the result is the same: delayed payment.
Illinois Tops Previous Employment Level Peak
Manufacturing is leading the way. Over the last year, manufacturing payrolls accounted for close to half of the total increase of jobs in Illinois.