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You could get up to 26 weeks of benefits if you're eligible.
Among those receiving benefits: 481 dead people who got $6 million and about 3,500 inmates who received more than $40 million.
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought those problems straight to the Illinois Department of Employment Security on Monday.
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought those problems straight to the Illinois Department of Employment Security on Monday.
Oversight essentially did not exist in Illinois.
The report says more than $45.6 billion has been stolen in the U.S. – and the State of Illinois still isn’t sharing how much of your tax dollars was misspent. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
A new report finds problems with the $25 million system for pandemic unemployment systems that may explain why the state can't calculate fraud.
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.
The state security system meant to stop fraudsters from stealing unemployment money is keeping people out who really need it.
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.
A south suburban man was facing federal charges this week on accusations that he fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits using hundreds of people's personal information without their knowledge.
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.
Unemployment fraud victims in Illinois are being revictimized, and the state does not have an explanation why.
If you get unemployment benefits from the State of Illinois, your money will now come in paper instead of plastic.
Tens of thousands of people are still waiting for a call back from the Illinois Department of Employments Services (IDES) about their benefits.
Imagine logging on to get your unemployment money, and getting an error message that keeps you locked out. A new additional security system designed to prevent unemployment fraud is causing new problems for many claimants.
Their refunds from the State of Illinois are approved, but for nearly a year, some unemployment claimants have been waiting on the money they are owed.
IDES' offices have been closed to the public since the pandemic began. The closures came as thousands struggled to navigate a system that was understaffed, ill-equipped to deal with the scope of the problem and fraught with technical issues that prevented some from getting their benefits in a timely manner, or at all.
The U.S. Department of Labor estimates 8,009 new unemployment claims were filed during the week of September 6 in Illinois, according to the DOL's weekly claims report released Thursday.
Tens of thousands of people in Illinois are still fighting for unemployment money they are owed from four federal pandemic programs that are now over.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that it has reopened some of its offices on an appointment-only basis.
The State of Illinois is taking money out of one woman's paycheck for every cent she got in unemployment – saying she never should have received the benefits they approved.
It was a franchise-record 13th consecutive home loss and No. 15 in 17 games overall for the lowly White Sox.
On Sept. 26, 1960, Vice President Richard M. Nixon and U.S. Sen. John F. Kennedy met for the first ever televised presidential debate in Studio 1 at the old CBS Chicago broadcast center at 630 N. McClurg Ct.
Glenwood police said there no threat to the community.
National Teen Voter Registration Day falls on the same day as the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
There were times when Jabree Adams received multiple tickets for the same violation within hours of each other.
On Sept. 26, 1960, Vice President Richard M. Nixon and U.S. Sen. John F. Kennedy met for the first ever televised presidential debate in Studio 1 at the old CBS Chicago broadcast center at 630 N. McClurg Ct.
The city on Monday also released long-awaited data on ShotSpotter's effectiveness.
Those in charge of running elections could face public scrutiny and backlash as was seen in 2020.
A judge has ruled that three Libertarian candidates seeking U.S. House seats in Iowa will not appear on the ballot this November.
The ABC News-hosted debate is the first time Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off on the issues.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
A Chicago mom who asked to remain anonymous is one of the towing company's latest victims.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Doctors say it almost seems like positive test results will be the new normal at big events like the Democratic National Convention.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Health officials say two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus.
He's not the youngest or the smallest baby to ever stay, but his length of stay is rare.
The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile virus as high.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
The FTC is seeking to block the merger, arguing it would eliminate competition between the supermarket chains and would lead to even higher prices for shoppers.
It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign.
Sotheby's International Realty reported new owners closed on the house at 1932 N. Burling St. in Lincoln Park this week.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
In 2011 when he was just 18, Marcel Brown was convicted as an accomplice to a murder three years earlier.
At least one City Council member on Monday reacted with questions to the announcement of cost saving measures. Sabrina Franza reports.
Hill's agent called the detention "heartbreaking, upsetting and uncalled for."
Investigators were on the scene in Glenwood as of 10 p.m. Jermont Terry reports.
If the first televised debate had not happened between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon in 1960, what might have been different? Bill Kurtis has final thoughts in the 1985 documentary "The Great Debate."
Glenwood police said there no threat to the community.
Police said each time, two men approached at least two people and forced them to the ground.
The city projects running at $222.9 million deficit this fiscal year and a $982 million shortfall in 2025.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Much of Sunday's foot traffic came from an organized effort by the U.S. Palestinian Community Network.
The city on Monday also released long-awaited data on ShotSpotter's effectiveness.
Those in charge of running elections could face public scrutiny and backlash as was seen in 2020.
The ZeroEyes software, which uses AI to detect guns, has been in use at Navy Pier for nearly two years.
The transit agency said it is not releasing the exact locations where the technology is being used "for security reasons," but said Thursday that it targeted stations across its system.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
It was a franchise-record 13th consecutive home loss and No. 15 in 17 games overall for the lowly White Sox.
Despite the lackluster start for rookie QB Caleb Williams, head coach Matt Eberflus praised him for taking care of the football.
Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze was having an MRI on Monday for a knee injury he suffered in his NFL debut on Sunday.
Chicago won 10 of 13 games in late August, but had dropped four of five to the Pirates and Yankees during its homestand entering Sunday.
Chicago (33-111) had lost 14 of its last 15 games.
Glenwood police said there no threat to the community.
The city on Monday also released long-awaited data on ShotSpotter's effectiveness.
Police said each time, two men approached at least two people and forced them to the ground.
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
The family is also begging the community to help find the person who ran from the scene.
