Though the experience of being laid off is one many Americans can relate to, the process can be daunting and confusing and differs from state to state. The multiple websites, application portals and ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to ...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Legislature and Gov. Pat Quinn scrambled this week to keep unemployment benefits flowing for about 44,000 people in the state. Without a legislative plan, which Quinn signed ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Calls and emails are still coming in to the I-Team daily from people who can't get through to the state's unemployment call center even after additional agents were hired. Some people ...