Politics & Government

Over 81,000 People File Unemployment In Illinois For Week Of April 20

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

CHICAGO (CBS) — The U.S. Department of Labor estimates 81,245 new unemployment claims were filed during the week of April 20 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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