IDES confirms data breach in online unemployment system IDES confirms data breach in online unemployment system Monday, May 18, 2020 The Illinois Department of Employment Security has confirmed that a new online portal that processes claims for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance briefly allowed public access to applicants’ personal information including Social Security numbers.
Pritzker: Testing key to reopening economy Pritzker: Testing key to reopening economy Friday, May 15, 2020 As the COVID-19-related death toll surpassed 4,000 Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker said the state is focusing on expanding the number of tests performed each day – an effort he said is critical to reopening the state’s economy.
Census outreach ‘incredibly stymied’ by COVID-19 pandemic Census outreach ‘incredibly stymied’ by COVID-19 pandemic Friday, May 15, 2020 Like everyone else, Illinois’ census outreach coordinators have had to adapt to a new reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Downstate judge denies AG request to move lawmaker’s case to Sangamon County Downstate judge denies AG request to move lawmaker’s case to Sangamon County Friday, May 15, 2020 A downstate judge on Friday denied the attorney general office’s request to move to Sangamon County a Republican representative’s lawsuit challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s authority... Read more
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Republicans push for revisions to ‘Restore Illinois’ plan Republicans push for revisions to ‘Restore Illinois’ plan Thursday, May 14, 2020 Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly said Thursday that when lawmakers return to the Capitol next week, they intend to push for changes to Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan for reopening the... Read more
State Board of Elections asks judge to revise loosened ballot access rules State Board of Elections asks judge to revise loosened ballot access rules Thursday, May 14, 2020 The Illinois State Board of Elections asked a federal judge to reconsider her order loosening requirements for third-party candidates to be included on November ballots this election cycle. Read more
State saw nearly 73,000 new unemployment claims in final week before gig worker portal went live State saw nearly 73,000 new unemployment claims in final week before gig worker portal went live Thursday, May 14, 2020 The U.S. saw nearly 3 million more unemployment claims the week ending May 9, including another 72,993 in Illinois, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Read more