U.S. Labor Department: $163 billion in pandemic unemployment benefits may be fraudulent
U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Larry Turner says he believes as much as $163 billion in pandemic unemployment benefits may be linked to fraud.
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U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Larry Turner says he believes as much as $163 billion in pandemic unemployment benefits may be linked to fraud.
U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Larry Turner says he believes as much as $163 billion in pandemic unemployment benefits may be linked to 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. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
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.
When someone reports they did not receive their benefits on time, the IDES 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. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Sharon Thomas and Mike Cosmas don’t know each other, but they have something in common: they say their unemployment benefits were “hijacked,” and they still haven't gotten their money. It all began last year after they were laid off due to the pandemic.
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.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security is finally making headway in getting help to people stuck in its callback system.
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.
Illinois' estimated claims are among 362,000 total claims filed across the country last week.
Illinois' estimated claims are among 351,000 total claims filed across the country last week.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported 15,570 new unemployment claims were filed during the week of August 30 in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Employment Services is warning people to be on the lookout for suspicious texts and emails because scammers are once again on the prowl.
Illinois' estimated claims are among 340,000 total claims filed across the country last week.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that it has reopened some of its offices on an appointment-only basis.
Illinois' estimated claims are among 353,000 total claims filed across the country last week.
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.
