Illinois Department of Employment Security
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Recent News About Illinois Department of Employment Security
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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.
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Illinois sees mixed changes in payroll jobs; unemployment rate rises slightly
In August, Illinois saw a mix of job gains and declines across various industry sectors. Educational and Health Services led with an increase of 4,400 jobs, followed by Leisure and Hospitality with 800, and Manufacturing with 400. However, Professional and Business Services experienced a decline of 3,300 jobs, while Trade, Transportation and Utilities lost 1,100 jobs, and Other Services decreased by 700.
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Illinois sees varied job growth across metropolitan areas
Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in thirteen metropolitan areas and decreased in one for the year ending July 2023, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in thirteen metropolitan areas and decreased in one.
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Disaster unemployment aid available after Cook County flooding
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has announced the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for individuals in Cook County affected by flooding in June. This assistance follows a major disaster declaration issued by President Biden on August 15, 2023. The DUA benefits are funded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).