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COVID unemployment surge led to $5.2 billion in overpaid benefits in Illinois – including fraud
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 10 months agoSPRINGFIELD – Illinois overpaid unemployment benefits to the tune of $5.2 billion during the first...
Can workers who quit their job in Illinois get unemployment? Why you could collect
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo Finance· 2 weeks agoThe metro-east’s unemployment rate is up slightly compared to last year, according to the Illinois...
IL paid at least $5.2 billion in fraudulent or excessive unemployment claims during pandemic
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThe state agency that distributes unemployment benefits paid out more than $5 billion in fraudulent...
Auditor general reports about $2 billion in fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA state audit released Thursday found nearly $2 billion in federal money intended to help unemployed...
Rockford-area restaurants wait for help with unemployment insurance increases
Rockford Register Star via Yahoo News· 6 months agoWhile most Rockford-area residents have put the COVID-19 pandemic behind them, some restaurant...
An autoworker's guide to determine eligibility for jobless benefits during the strike
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo Finance· 8 months agoAs the United Auto Workers strike against the Detroit Three automakers continues, its impact extends...
Unemployment Claims Surge More Than Expected, Hit 8-Month Peak: Dollar Falls As Traders Bet On Rate...
Benzinga via AOL· 4 weeks agoThe number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits soared more than predicted last week,...
Is Unemployment Taxable? A State-by-State Guide
Kiplinger via Yahoo Finance· 8 months agoThe federal government taxes unemployment benefits. But is unemployment taxable in your state? You can’t escape federal income tax on your unemployment...
Illinois Comptroller offers tips to avoid scams for tax season
WCIA Champaign via Yahoo News· 4 months agoSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Monday is the first day of tax season, and Illinois Comptroller Susana...
Illinois paid out nearly $2 billion in federal funds for fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims,...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFraudsters stole more than half the money paid out by the state from a special pandemic unemployment fund, pilfering nearly $2 billion in federal money that was supposed to help out-of-work ...