Politics & Government

Nearly 45,000 Unemployment Claims Filed In Illinois For Week Of June 1

While this number is based on advanced estimates, the Illinois Department of Employment Security will be releasing a final number Thursday.

CHICAGO (CBS) — The U.S. Department of Labor estimates 44,814 new unemployment claims were filed during the week of June 1 in Illinois, according to the DOL’s weekly claims report released Thursday.

While this number is based on advanced estimates, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be releasing a final number later Thursday.

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