As unemployment claims stack up in Illinois, application problems persist

By Washington Examiner

Published April 3, 2020 5:00pm ET

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As unemployment claims stack up in Illinois, application problems persist — A growing number of out-of-work Illinoisans are frustrated with the state’s unemployment application process, which has buckled amid a record number of claims. Illinoisans trying to file for unemployment benefits found the Illinois Department of Employment Security website temporarily down for part of Thursday. One employee working valet at a live performance venue said the […]

A growing number of out-of-work Illinoisans are frustrated with the state’s unemployment application process, which has buckled amid a record number of claims.

Illinoisans trying to file for unemployment benefits found the Illinois Department of Employment Security website temporarily down for part of Thursday.

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