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Illinois unemployment rate down slightly, but state leaders worry about loss of federal jobs
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Illinois unemployment rate down slightly, but state leaders worry about loss of federal jobs

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 27, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate fell 0.1 pe…

Public warned of phishing scams linked to identity theft-related unemployment fraud
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Public warned of phishing scams linked to identity theft-related unemployment fraud

  • Jun 16, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois officials are warning the public to be on alert for phishing scams as fraudsters attempt to exploit Americ…

State announces unemployment assistance changes
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State announces unemployment assistance changes

  • Jackson Brunner
  • Updated Apr 25, 2020

ILLINOIS (WAND) - State officials have announced an expansion to unemployment assistance available during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Illinois unemployment rate increases 950% following closer of bars, restaurants

  • Chris Carter
  • Updated Mar 26, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – The number of Illinoisans applying for unemployment benefits skyrocketed following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s shutdown of…

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How to get unemployment benefits during COVID-19 outbreak

  • Mar 16, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Department of Employment Security has released their efforts to help those who have become unemployed …

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