Illinois Department of Employment Security
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Illinois reports stable unemployment rate with rise in nonfarm payrolls
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported that the state's unemployment rate remained steady at 4.8% in April, while nonfarm payrolls saw an increase of 7,300 jobs. This data is based on preliminary figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflects activity for the week including April 12th.
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Illinois sees mixed changes in nonfarm jobs across metro areas
Over the year ending March 2024, total nonfarm jobs saw varied changes across metropolitan areas, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Nine metropolitan areas experienced job increases, four saw decreases, and one remained unchanged. The unemployment rate rose in eleven areas, decreased in two, and stayed constant in one.
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Illinois sees stable unemployment but gains over twelve thousand new jobs
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported that the state's unemployment rate remained steady at 4.8% in March, while nonfarm payrolls saw an increase of 12,700 jobs. This data is based on preliminary figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and was released by IDES. The revised unemployment rate for February also stood at 4.8%, with payroll changes adjusted from an initial report of 23,100 to 26,700 jobs.
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Job gains reported in most Illinois metro areas despite rising unemployment rates
Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have increased in eleven metropolitan areas and decreased in three for the period ending February 2024. This information comes from data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). However, all fourteen metropolitan areas saw an increase in unemployment rates over the same period.
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Illinois sees slight rise in unemployment rate despite job growth
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported a slight increase in the state's unemployment rate, which rose by 0.1 percentage point to 4.8% in February. This change comes alongside an increase of 23,100 nonfarm payroll jobs during the same month, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Nonfarm job changes reported across Illinois metro areas as unemployment rates rise
Over the year ending January 2024, total nonfarm jobs saw an increase in eight metropolitan areas, a decrease in five, and remained unchanged in one, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Meanwhile, all fourteen metropolitan areas experienced an increase in unemployment rates.
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Illinois sees stable unemployment rate with slight increase in payroll jobs
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported that the state's unemployment rate remained steady at 4.7 percent in January, while nonfarm payrolls increased by 1,700 jobs. This data, based on preliminary figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows no change from December's revised unemployment rate of 4.7 percent.
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Illinois residents advised on how to collect their missing 1099-G tax forms
Individuals who are unable to access their 1099-G tax form online or through Teleserve and have not received it by mail can schedule an in-person appointment for pickup at a local Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) office. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Illinois announces availability of 2023 unemployment benefit tax forms
1099-G tax forms are now accessible for individuals who received unemployment insurance benefits in 2023, as announced by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). These forms are essential for completing both state and federal tax returns. The form, officially known as 'Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments,' is required for those who received either state or federal unemployment insurance benefits. This includes recipients of regular UI benefits and those under expired federal pandemic relief programs such as Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Federal...
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Illinois sees mixed job growth across metro areas
Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs increased in eight metropolitan areas, decreased in five, and remained unchanged in one for the year ending December 2023. This data was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). During this period, the unemployment rate rose in thirteen metropolitan areas and fell in one.
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Unemployment rises slightly as Illinois sees modest payroll growth
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported an increase in the state's unemployment rate to 4.8% in December, marking a 0.1 percentage point rise from November. This change comes alongside a modest increase in nonfarm payrolls by 1,200 jobs during the same period. The figures are based on preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Illinois sees mixed job growth across metro areas
Over the past year, ten metropolitan areas saw an increase in total nonfarm jobs, while four experienced a decrease for the period ending November 2023. This data was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
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Illinois sees rise in unemployment rate amid payroll job growth
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) reported an increase in the state's unemployment rate to 4.7% in November, a rise of 0.1 percentage points from October. Despite this increase, nonfarm payrolls saw a growth of 6,800 jobs for the same month. This data was provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflects activities during the week including November 12th.
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Disaster unemployment assistance available after Cook County flooding
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has announced the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for eligible individuals in Cook County affected by flooding in September. This follows a major disaster declaration issued by President Biden on November 20, 2023. The DUA benefits are funded federally through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Illinois sees varied changes in employment across metro areas
Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs increased in eleven metropolitan areas and decreased in three for the year ending October 2023. This data was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). During this period, unemployment rates rose in thirteen metropolitan areas and fell in one.
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Illinois sees rise in unemployment rate as payrolls drop
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported an increase in the state's unemployment rate, which rose by 0.2 percentage points to 4.6% in October. This rise accompanies a decrease in nonfarm payrolls by 15,000 jobs during the same period, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Job growth observed in majority of Illinois metro areas despite rising unemployment
Over the year ending in September 2023, total nonfarm jobs rose in eleven metropolitan areas and fell in three, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. During this period, unemployment rates increased across all fourteen metropolitan areas.
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Illinois receives $11.25M for unemployment insurance system upgrades
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has been granted $11.25 million by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to enhance unemployment insurance systems across the state. This funding is part of a broader initiative, with Illinois being one of 19 states and territories receiving over $204 million in federal support aimed at improving the reliability and accessibility of these systems.
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Illinois sees record high payroll jobs despite rising unemployment rate
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has reported an increase in the state's unemployment rate to 4.4% in September, a rise of 0.3 percentage points from August. Despite this, nonfarm payrolls saw an increase of 9,500 jobs, reaching a record high and surpassing pre-pandemic levels according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Job growth observed in most Illinois metro areas as unemployment rates fluctuate
Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs increased in eleven metropolitan areas, decreased in two, and remained unchanged in one for the year ending August 2023. This information was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). The unemployment rate rose in thirteen metropolitan areas and fell in one.