105,000 Illinoisans file for unemployment benefits
Behind only California, Illinois led the nation with a spike of first-time unemployment filers last week.
According to data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor, more than 105,000 Illinoisans filed for initial benefits last week. That’s nearly 31,500 more than were reported filed the week before.
The state’s system has been hampered with backlogs and fraudulent activity.
Central Illinois Licensed Beverage Association plans rally to save jobs
A rally planned for Saturday Dec. 19 in Springfield will stage an “Eat-In” outside the governor’s mansion.
The Central Illinois Licensed Beverage Association is organizing the midday event next weekend.