You could be eligible for IDES benefits if work was affected by flooding
You could get up to 26 weeks of benefits if you're eligible.
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Illinois Auditor General releases report on $5B improperly paid by the state
Among those receiving benefits: 481 dead people who got $6 million and about 3,500 inmates who received more than $40 million.
Illinois unemployment recipients again run into problems getting 1099-G forms
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought those problems straight to the Illinois Department of Employment Security on Monday.
Illinois residents who received unemployment have trouble getting 1099-G forms again
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought those problems straight to the Illinois Department of Employment Security on Monday.
Report says more than $45B in pandemic unemployment aid was stolen nationwide; no accurate numbers from Illinois
Oversight essentially did not exist in Illinois.
Federal report on unemployment fraud highlights missing data from IDES
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.
State audit shines light on Illinois' $25 million unemployment boondoggle
A new report finds problems with the $25 million system for pandemic unemployment systems that may explain why the state can't calculate fraud.
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.
Unemployment benefits were 'hijacked'; state still hasn't tracked down money a year later
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.
More Illinois Unemployment Claimants Are Finding Themselves Locked Out By ILogin Verification System And Left High And Dry
The state security system meant to stop fraudsters from stealing unemployment money is keeping people out who really need it.
Some Illinois Residents Are Getting 1099-G Tax Forms In Mail Despite Having Thought They Cleared Up Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Taken Out In Their Names
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.
Thousands Who Received Illinois Unemployment Benefits Run Into Trouble Getting Required 1099-G Tax Forms, Say State Is Of No Help
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.
Darronte Reggans Of Matteson Accused Of Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Benefits Using Hundreds Of People's Stolen Information
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.
Chicago Woman Wants To Know Why Nobody Has Been Charged Months After Her Unemployment Money Was Stolen
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.
Illinois Unemployment Fraud Victims Learn Fraudulent Accounts Opened In Their Names Are Technically Still Open, And State Can't Explain Why
Unemployment fraud victims in Illinois are being revictimized, and the state does not have an explanation why.
Illinois Department Of Employment Security Nixing Debit Cards, Going Back To Sending Paper Checks
If you get unemployment benefits from the State of Illinois, your money will now come in paper instead of plastic.
IDES Plagued By Login Problems As Thousands Still Need Access To Benefits
Tens of thousands of people are still waiting for a call back from the Illinois Department of Employments Services (IDES) about their benefits.
New ILogin Verification System Is Locking Out Illinoisans Trying To File Unemployment Claims
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.
Illinois Department Of Employment Security Promised Money Back To Unemployment Recipients After Overpayment Waivers, So Where Are The Refunds?
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 Kept Offices Closed While Many Struggled To Get Their Unemployment Benefits: What Really Happened
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.
Illinois Sees Nearly 50% Drop In Weekly Unemployment Claims; More Than 8,000 Filed Last Week
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.
Gig Workers Struggle To Get Answers About Back Benefits As Some Federal Pandemic Programs End
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.
Illinois Department Of Employment Security Begins Reopening Offices By Appointment Only, But Only Four For Now, And Only One In Chicago Area
The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that it has reopened some of its offices on an appointment-only basis.
Woman Was Approved For PUA Benefits, But Later Ruled Ineligible, And Now State Of Illinois Is Garnishing Her Wages And Charging Fee For It
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.
More Than 18,000 Unemployment Claims Filed In Illinois Last Week Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Person beaten, stabbed by group of men in River North, police say
One of the offenders then punched and kicked the victim as he fell to the ground.
Chicago man charged with murder in Roseland shooting
Daeshawn Hill, 21, of Chicago, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Showers linger through midday
Gray skies will stay in the entire seven-day forecast.
1 in custody, second suspect at large after man shot in Oakbrook Terrace hotel
The shooting happened at the Hilton Garden Inn near Roosevelt and Butterfield roads in Oakbrook Terrace.
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Chicago migrant tent camp site in Brighton Park deemed safe after environmental review
Work began earlier this week on the tent structures at the site.
Chicago man charged in shooting of 9-month-old in South Side McDonald's parking lot
Kenneth Mosby, 23, of Chicago was arrested on Thursday, in the 2100 block of South First Avenue in Maywood.
Man shot, killed by police in Elk Grove Village
Multiple officers were on the scene when the man walked out of a house with knife in hand, police said.
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Person beaten, stabbed by group of men in River North, police say
One of the offenders then punched and kicked the victim as he fell to the ground.
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Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
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Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Emotions run high as Evanston commission weighs resolution for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
As Chicago winters become warmer with less snow, overnight parking rules persist
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Top Illinois boys basketball recruit commits to staying in-state for college
Morez Johnson Jr. is the top-rated recruit in Illinois in the Class of 2024 and a top-30 prospect in the nation.
White scores season-high 31 as Bulls beat Pelicans 124-118
Coby White scored a season-high 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 24 points and 10 assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-118 on Saturday night.
Blackhawks fall to Winnipeg Jets 3-1 for third loss in four games
Morgan Barron snapped a tie in the second period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1.
Alston sparks Loyola Chicago to 75-53 victory over Harvard
Led by Philip Alston's 16 points, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the Harvard Crimson 75-53.
Shannon has 23 points, 10 boards, No. 24 Illinois beats Rutgers 76-58
Terrence Shannon Jr. had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 24 Illinois beat Rutgers 76-58 in the Big Ten opener for both schools.
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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Huge crowds march in pro-Palestinian demonstration in Chicago
A pro-Palestinian protest gathered huge crowds in Chicago's Loop on Saturday.
Site for Chicago migrant tent camp deemed safe after review
The Brighton Park neighborhood site for a migrant tent camp is going forward, following an environmental review. The city's Department of Assets, Information, and Services contracted with Terracon Consultants Inc. to conduct an environmental assessment of the site at 3710 S. California Ave.
U.S. Postal Service vehicle, mail stolen on Chicago's South Side
A U.S. Postal Service vehicle was briefly stolen along with mail Saturday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
Person shot in suburban Chicago hotel
One person was shot in a hotel in Oakbrook Terrace.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Gray, rainy weather to continue
CBS 2 Meteorologist Robb Ellis has the 5 p.m. forecast for Dec. 2, 2023.
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U.S. Postal Service vehicle, mail stolen on Chicago's South Side
A postal worker accidentally dropped the vehicle keys which were picked up by a suspect.
SWAT team responds to West Rogers Park home in connection with bank robbery
A massive police presence was at the scene Friday night.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Nearly a dozen patrons at Chipp Inn robbed at gunpoint in Noble Square
It wasn't the first time the Chipp Inn in Noble Square has been hit by robbers in recent months.
Derek Chauvin was stabbed 22 times in federal prison attack, charges say
The U.S. Attorney's Office identified the alleged perpetrator as 52-year-old John Turscak. He now faces charges of attempted murder, assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
