A article in the Chicago Sun-Times about the conflict between Latino and black workers at a Chicago food factory took me back to the 1970’s recession during Governor Dan Walker’s single term in office . I was a freshman legislator. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Unemployment Comp
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Lake County Woman Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding the State of Illinois out of $6.8 Million in Unemployment Benefits CHICAGO — A Lake County woman was sentenced today … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Administration-Business-Labor Reach Agreement on Unemployment Insurance – Strengthens Misconduct Provisions for Fraud, Abuse and Negligence – — Eliminates $470 Million Tax Increase & $300 Million Benefit Reduction – — Better Protects Social Security-eligible … Continue reading
A press release from the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce: Unemployment Insurance Reform to Save Illinois Employers $400 Million Statement from Illinois Chamber President & CEO Doug Whitley CHICAGO – “Illinois businesses will save more than $400 million in unemployment … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: CHICAGO MAN SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR DEFRAUDING ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CHICAGO — A Chicago man was sentenced today to three years in federal prison for engaging … Continue reading
Pam Fender, the Grafton Township Administrator whom Judge Michael Caldwell cut from the payroll, is filing for unemployment compensation, according to the First Electric Newspaper. Fender was hired by the Grafton Township Trustees, an act that was held to be … Continue reading
An Algonquin man is one of eleven charged with defrauding the unemployment compensation system, according to the U.S. Attorney’s press release that appears below: U.S. CHARGES 11 CHICAGO AREA DEFENDANTS WITH FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS TOTALING $255,000 CHICAGO — … Continue reading