Illinois Department of Employment Security
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Recent News About Illinois Department of Employment Security
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Rose on IDES during Covid: ‘The people of Illinois should be disgusted at how badly their money was handled’
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) has denounced the mishandling of unemployment payments during the COVID-19 pandemic by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), following a report from the auditor general.
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IDES under fire: Bennett calls agency out for losing '$1.2 million in taxpayer money to fraudsters'
Representative Thomas Bennett added his disappointment towards the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s mishandled funds.
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Caulkins: IDES lost millions to fraud, 'but couldn't talk to those desperate for help'
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) sees a discrepancy in the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) now demanding repayment from recipients of unemployment assistance at the height of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Marron criticizes Pritzker, questions IDES unemployment system data breach
House Rep. Mike Marron (R-Fithian) joined several House Republicans during a press conference to discuss a massive data breach that occurred last month involving the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).