| | 8/22/2019 | | Yes | 8/22/19 - The number of nonfarm jobs increased in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in July, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also shows the unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in July in eleven Illinois metropolitan areas, increased in one and was unchanged in two.
“We are thrilled to announce that jobs grew in every metro area for the first time since May 2000 and this administration will continue to build on our momentum with policies that invest in our future,” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “That’s why Governor Pritzker worked hard to pass a balanced budget that makes historic investments in education and a bipartisan capital bill that will help grow our economy for years to come.” | | 8/22/2019 11:55 AM |  Griffin, Trevia | | Jobs Up in All Metro Areas for First Time Since May 2000 - Unemployment rate down or unchanged in thirteen Metros | 8/22/2019 12:01 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Jobs Up in All Metro Areas for First Time Since May 2000 - Unemployment rate down or unchanged in thirteen Metros | Jobs Up in All Metro Areas for First Time Since May 2000 - Unemployment rate down or unchanged in thirteen Metros | | 466 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/15/2019 | | Yes | 8/15/19 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls were about unchanged over-the-month, down -400 jobs, and the unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in July, down -0.1 percentage point from the prior month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The June jobs increase was revised from the preliminary report (from +11,400 to +7,600 jobs). | | 8/15/2019 11:58 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Payrolls Hold Steady in July - Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2 Percent | 8/15/2019 11:58 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Payrolls Hold Steady in July - Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2 Percent | Illinois Payrolls Hold Steady in July - Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2 Percent | | 465 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/25/2019 | | Yes | 7/25/19 – Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in June in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show the number of nonfarm jobs increased in eleven Illinois metropolitan areas and decreased in three.
“Job growth is reaching all corners of Illinois and this administration is acting boldly to build upon that momentum,” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “On the strength of a bipartisan budget and capital bill, Illinois is once again investing in its roads, bridges, and universities to create an economy that supports working families.” | | 7/25/2019 12:11 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Down in All Metro Areas - Jobs up in Eleven Metros | 7/25/2019 12:18 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rate Down in All Metro Areas - Jobs up in Eleven Metros | Unemployment Rate Down in All Metro Areas - Jobs up in Eleven Metros | | 464 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/18/2019 | | Yes | 7/18/19 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls increased +11,400 jobs over-the-month and the unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in June, down -0.1 percentage point from the prior month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The May jobs decline was revised from the preliminary report (from -2,400 to +2,300 jobs).
“Job growth remains strong in Illinois, and this administration looks forward to continuing to build on that growth with policies aimed at lifting up working families, “said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “With a balanced budget, a bipartisan capital plan investing in horizontal and vertical infrastructure, and legislation to raise wages and support small businesses, we are confident we are laying the groundwork for long term economic growth across Illinois.” | | 7/18/2019 12:07 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Payrolls Up 11,400 in June - Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.3 Percent | 7/18/2019 12:07 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Payrolls Up 11,400 in June - Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.3 Percent | Illinois Payrolls Up 11,400 in June - Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.3 Percent | | 463 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/11/2019 | | Yes | 7/11/19 - Our system has been restored. Thank you for your patience. You may now go online to file a claim or certify for benefits. You can also certify for benefits by using the mobile site or by calling Tele-Serve at 312-338-4337. For any questions, please contact our call center at 800-244-5631. | Frequently Asked Questions | | 7/11/2019 11:53 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Online System Restored | 7/12/2019 11:03 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Online System Restored | Online System Restored | | 462 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/27/2019 | | Yes | 6/27/19 - CHICAGO – The number of nonfarm jobs increased in twelve Illinois metropolitan areas and decreased in two, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the IDES. Data also show unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in May in twelve Illinois metropolitan areas and increased in two.
“Job growth was widespread across most metro areas in May as job opportunities and confidence in the economy continue to improve,” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “Gov. Pritzker and his administration are building on this success with bold bipartisan investments that will help create and support more good jobs, whether it’s helping to rebuild our roads and bridges, teach students at our schools and universities or expanding broadband throughout the state.” | | 6/27/2019 12:01 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Jobs up in Twelve Metro Areas - Unemployment rate down in twelve metros | 6/27/2019 12:03 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Jobs up in Twelve Metro Areas - Unemployment rate down in twelve metros | Jobs up in Twelve Metro Areas - Unemployment rate down in twelve metros | | 460 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/20/2019 | | Yes | 6/20/19 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls were down -2,400 jobs over-the-month and the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in May, unchanged from the prior two months, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The April jobs increase was revised downward from the preliminary report (from +20,900 to +18,400 jobs).
Illinois payroll employment has shown variability in the past several months, as has National employment. Average payroll employment growth in Illinois during the March to May three-month period, which provides a more stable measure of payroll employment change, was +3,300 jobs, with the largest gains in Leisure and Hospitality (+1,800), Education and Health Services (+1,300) and Construction (+1,200). | | 6/20/2019 1:56 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois 3-Month Average Payrolls Up in May - Unemployment Rate Unchanged | 6/20/2019 2:12 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois 3-Month Average Payrolls Up in May - Unemployment Rate Unchanged | Illinois 3-Month Average Payrolls Up in May - Unemployment Rate Unchanged | | 458 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/18/2019 | | Yes | 6/18/19 - This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the ADA coordinator at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 6/18/2019 11:44 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting Agenda -June 20, 2019 | 6/18/2019 11:58 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting Agenda -June 20, 2019 | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting Agenda -June 20, 2019 | | 457 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/23/2019 | | Yes | 5/23/19 – The number of nonfarm jobs increased in ten Illinois metropolitan areas, remained the same in one and decreased in three, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show unemployment rates increased over-the-year in April in eleven Illinois metropolitan areas, decreased in one, and was unchanged in two.
“Job growth remains strong in most areas of the state, which is encouraging more Illinoisans to enter the labor force,” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “This administration is working to continue this growth by providing workers with the training they need and restoring fiscal responsibility in state government.” | | 5/23/2019 12:00 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Jobs up in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up as job growth continues | 5/23/2019 12:00 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Jobs up in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up as job growth continues | Jobs up in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up as job growth continues | | 456 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/16/2019 | | Yes | 5/16/19 - IDES announced today that nonfarm payrolls were up +20,900 jobs over-the-month and the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in April, unchanged from the prior month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The March jobs loss was revised upward from the preliminary report (from -2,800 to -6,100 jobs). | | 5/16/2019 3:20 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Payrolls Up in April - Unemployment Rate Unchanged | 5/16/2019 3:39 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Payrolls Up in April - Unemployment Rate Unchanged | Illinois Payrolls Up in April - Unemployment Rate Unchanged | | 455 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/6/2019 | | Yes | 5/3/19 - Governor JB Pritzker has issued a state disaster proclamation for 34 counties along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. The declaration will ensure state support to communities that are battling floods caused by weeks of elevated river levels and recent heavy rains.
The disaster proclamation covers the following counties: Adams, Alexander, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Fulton, Greene, Grundy, Hancock, Henderson, Jackson, Jersey, Jo Daviess, LaSalle, Madison, Marshall, Mason, Mercer, Monroe, Morgan, Peoria, Pike, Putnam, Randolph, Rock Island, Schuyler, Scott, St. Clair, Tazewell, Union, Whiteside, Woodford. | | 5/3/2019 5:29 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Gov. Pritzker Issues State Disaster Proclamation for Flooding in 34 Illinois Counties | 5/3/2019 5:29 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Gov. Pritzker Issues State Disaster Proclamation for Flooding in 34 Illinois Counties | Gov. Pritzker Issues State Disaster Proclamation for Flooding in 34 Illinois Counties | | 454 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/25/2019 | | Yes | 4/25/19 – The number of nonfarm jobs increased in eight Illinois metropolitan areas and decreased in six, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show unemployment rates increased over-the-year in March in twelve Illinois metropolitan areas, decreased in one, and was unchanged in one.
“We continue to see solid job growth taking hold in most metro areas,” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “As more people enter the labor market to work or seek employment, this administration is committed to giving Illinois workers the training they need for the jobs of today’s economy.” | | 4/25/2019 3:33 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Jobs up in Eight Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in most metros | 4/25/2019 3:33 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Jobs up in Eight Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in most metros | Jobs up in Eight Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in most metros | | 453 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/18/2019 | | Yes | 4/18/19 -The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in March, up +0.1 percentage point from the prior month, and nonfarm payrolls were down -2,800 jobs over-the-month based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The February jobs loss was revised downward from the preliminary report (from -12,600 to -10,800 jobs). | | 4/18/2019 12:38 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in March - Three-Month Average Jobs Up in Illinois | 4/18/2019 12:53 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in March - Three-Month Average Jobs Up in Illinois | Illinois Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in March - Three-Month Average Jobs Up in Illinois | | 451 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/16/2019 | | Yes | 4/16/19 - IDES will not be able to receive faxes today, April 16, 2019, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. due to scheduled maintenance. Fax service will resume after the scheduled maintenance period. We apologize for the inconvenience.
| | 4/16/2019 4:26 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Attn: Claimants and Employers - Fax Network Maintenance Scheduled Today | 4/16/2019 4:28 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Attn: Claimants and Employers - Fax Network Maintenance Scheduled Today | Attn: Claimants and Employers - Fax Network Maintenance Scheduled Today | | 450 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/28/2019 | | Yes | 3/28/19 - Unemployment rates increased over-the-year in February in ten of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, decreased in two, and was unchanged in two, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in eight of the metropolitan areas. | | 3/28/2019 1:14 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Jobs up in Eight Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in most metros | 3/28/2019 1:14 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Jobs up in Eight Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in most metros | Jobs up in Eight Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in most metros | | 449 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/21/2019 | | Yes | 3/21/19 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in February, unchanged since November 2018, and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -12,600 jobs over-the-month based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. January jobs gain was revised upward from the preliminary report (from +24,400 to +26,700 jobs).
Average payroll employment growth during the December to February three-month period was +7,200 jobs, with the largest gains in Trade, Transportation and Utilities, Professional and Business Services and Leisure and Hospitality. | | 3/21/2019 12:21 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.3 percent - Three-Month Average Jobs Up in February | 3/21/2019 12:21 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.3 percent - Three-Month Average Jobs Up in February | Illinois Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.3 percent - Three-Month Average Jobs Up in February | | 448 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/18/2019 | | Yes | 3/18/19 - Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the ADA coordinator at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 3/18/2019 5:31 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting Agenda - March 21, 2019 | 3/18/2019 5:40 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting Agenda - March 21, 2019 | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting Agenda - March 21, 2019 | | 446 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/14/2019 | | Yes | 3/14/19 - Unemployment rates increased over-the-year in January in thirteen of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, and decreased in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in eleven of the metropolitan areas.
“It’s encouraging to see that payrolls continue to increase in most metro areas across the state” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “Industries like educational and health services, trade, transportation, and manufacturing are seeing strong growth and we look forward to continuing to build on that foundation.” | | 3/14/2019 12:20 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Job Growth Continues in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in thirteen metros | 3/14/2019 12:47 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Job Growth Continues in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in thirteen metros | Job Growth Continues in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in thirteen metros | | 445 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/11/2019 | | Yes | 3/11/19 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in January, unchanged from December, and nonfarm payrolls increased by +24,000 jobs over-the-month based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The December jobs gain was revised downward from the preliminary report (from +13,600 to +7,400 jobs). | | 3/11/2019 11:57 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Payrolls at Record High in January - Unemployment Rate Holds Steady | 3/11/2019 11:57 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Payrolls at Record High in January - Unemployment Rate Holds Steady | Illinois Payrolls at Record High in January - Unemployment Rate Holds Steady | | 444 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/30/2019 | | Yes | 1/30/19 - The IDES office located at 2323 East Lincoln Highway, Sterling, is closed as of 11:15 am for the remainder of today, Wednesday, Jan. 30, due to a power outage and current temperatures in the building. | | 1/30/2019 12:36 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Sterling IDES Office Closed - Wednesday, January 30, 2019 | 1/30/2019 12:36 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Sterling IDES Office Closed - Wednesday, January 30, 2019 | Sterling IDES Office Closed - Wednesday, January 30, 2019 | | 443 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/29/2019 | | Yes | 1/29/19 - Here is the list of warming centers in counties throughout the state: Warming Centers Statewide
Governor JB Pritzker today issued a disaster proclamation for the entire state ahead of a severe winter storm that will blanket the state with life-threatening wind chills for several days.
“This storm poses a serious threat to the well-being of people around the state, and we will use every tool at our disposal to keep our residents safe,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This disaster proclamation ensures that the state of Illinois has the flexibility to effectively and efficiently respond to the needs of local governments during this extreme weather event.”
A state disaster declaration makes available a wide variety of state resources that can help affected communities respond and recover from the storms. The state of Illinois has mobilized personnel and assets to help local government officials with disaster response and recovery.
| | 1/29/2019 11:28 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation Ahead of Life-Threatening Winter Storm | 1/29/2019 11:29 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation Ahead of Life-Threatening Winter Storm | Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation Ahead of Life-Threatening Winter Storm | | 442 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/25/2019 | | No | CHICAGO (1/25/19) - Unemployment rates increased over-the-year in December in thirteen of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, and decreased in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in twelve of the metropolitan areas.
“The new administration is committed to growing the economy and creating good jobs in regions across the state,” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “Governor Prizker has taken action in his first weeks in office to support working families and help prepare workers for employment in growing industries. Our top priority is getting the state’s economy back on track and the governor looks forward to continuing to work with business leaders and workers to build a thriving state.” | | 1/25/2019 2:08 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Most Metro Areas Continue Adding Jobs - Unemployment rate up in thirteen metros | 1/25/2019 2:20 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Most Metro Areas Continue Adding Jobs - Unemployment rate up in thirteen metros | Most Metro Areas Continue Adding Jobs - Unemployment rate up in thirteen metros | | 441 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/23/2019 | | Yes | 1/23/19 - Springfield, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs to announce a $100 million program to fund zero or low-interest loans so furloughed federal workers who live in Illinois can pay their bills during the partial federal government shutdown.
In addition, the Governor called on lenders doing business in the State of Illinois to waive fees and provide other support to furloughed workers, especially as they deal with mortgage payments, student loans and car loans. Lenders that have already agreed to participate are listed online at www.illinois.gov/shutdownaid; their assistance ranges from deferments on loans to 0 percent interest to assisting individuals on a case-by-case basis.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is also offering winter heating assistance to qualified federal workers through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Federal workers whose last 30 day income has been impacted by the federal shutdown can find a complete listing of LIHEAP’s local administering agencies and additional information about the program here, or call the LIHEAP toll-free hotline at 1 877 411-WARM (9276).
| | 1/23/2019 3:47 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Gov. Pritzker, Treasurer Frerichs Lead $100 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown | 1/23/2019 4:17 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Gov. Pritzker, Treasurer Frerichs Lead $100 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown | Gov. Pritzker, Treasurer Frerichs Lead $100 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown | | 440 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/17/2019 | | Yes | 1/17/19 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent in December and nonfarm payrolls increased by +13,600 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The November jobs gain was revised upward from the preliminary report (from +5,900 jobs to +8,000 jobs).
“It’s clear there is room to both grow the Illinois economy and create opportunity for working families,” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “That’s why Governor Pritzker has taken action in his first days in office to protect and raise the wages of Illinois workers and strengthen workforce development training in growing industries. The governor looks forward to continuing to work with stakeholders, business leaders, and workers to create jobs statewide and ensure all of our communities can thrive.”
| | 1/17/2019 12:13 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Payrolls Up in Nearly All Industries from Prior Year - Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in December | 1/17/2019 12:19 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Payrolls Up in Nearly All Industries from Prior Year - Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in December | Illinois Payrolls Up in Nearly All Industries from Prior Year - Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in December | | 439 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/11/2019 | | Yes | 1/11/19 - This is official notice of the partial federal government shutdown as of December 22, 2018.
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) for Federal Employees program provides benefits for eligible unemployed former civilian Federal employees. The program is administered by States as agents of the Federal government. This program is operated under the same terms and conditions that apply to regular State UI. In general, the law of the State in which your last official duty station in Federal civilian service was located will be the State law that determines eligibility for UI benefits. Federal agencies fund UI for federal employees.
Eligibility can only be determined once an unemployment claim is filed and established as valid. A determination of eligibility will be made based on the reason and details of the separation from the most recent employer. | | 1/11/2019 4:12 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Notice Regarding Partial Federal Government Shutdown | 1/11/2019 4:15 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Notice Regarding Partial Federal Government Shutdown | Notice Regarding Partial Federal Government Shutdown | | 438 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/8/2019 | | Yes | 1/8/19 - 1099G forms are out for those people who received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits in 2018.
Those who opted to receive theirs electronically should have received an email last Friday. Our plans at this time are to mail out the paper forms by January 25, but the Internal Revenue Service has not announced when they will start accepting returns. | | 1/8/2019 10:21 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | 1099G forms out for those who received Unemployment Insurance - Electronic forms have been sent; Paper forms to follow | 1/8/2019 5:03 PM | Griffin, Trevia | 1099G forms out for those who received Unemployment Insurance - Electronic forms have been sent; Paper forms to follow | 1099G forms out for those who received Unemployment Insurance - Electronic forms have been sent; Paper forms to follow | | 437 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/28/2018 | | Yes | 12/28/18 - Unemployment rates increased over-the-year in November in eleven of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, decreased in two, and was unchanged in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in twelve of themetropolitan areas.
“Payrolls rose in most metro areas across the state” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “At the same time, the unemployment rate increased in most metros, mostly due to more people entering or reentering the labor force as many of the local economies continue to improve.” | | 12/28/2018 1:58 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Jobs Increase in most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in eleven metros | 12/28/2018 1:58 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Jobs Increase in most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in eleven metros | Jobs Increase in most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate up in eleven metros | | 436 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/20/2018 | | Yes | 12/20/18 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate remained at 4.2 percent in November and nonfarm payrolls increased by +5,900 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The October jobs gain was revised downward from the preliminary report (from +10,300 jobs to +6,800 jobs).
Job growth was moderate during the September to November period posting an average monthly change of +4,800 jobs, an improvement over the prior month when the three-month average change was +1,800 jobs.
“Nonfarm payrolls were up over-the-month led by gains in professional and business services and educational and health services jobs “said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “The unemployment rate was unchanged in November, but lower than it was a year ago.” | | 12/20/2018 12:27 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Payrolls Up in Most Industries from Prior Year - Unemployment Rate Unchanged in November | 12/20/2018 12:27 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Payrolls Up in Most Industries from Prior Year - Unemployment Rate Unchanged in November | Illinois Payrolls Up in Most Industries from Prior Year - Unemployment Rate Unchanged in November | | 435 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/11/2018 | | Yes | 12/11/18 - This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the ADA coordinator at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 12/11/2018 11:12 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting Agenda - December 13, 2018 | 12/11/2018 11:20 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board (ESAB) Meeting Agenda - December 13, 2018 | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board (ESAB) Meeting Agenda - December 13, 2018 | | 434 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/21/2018 | | Yes | 11/21/18 - Unemployment rates increased over-the-year in October in twelve of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and decreased in two, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in ten of the metropolitan areas. “The unemployment rate increased over the year in most metro areas across the state,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “The increases were mostly due to more people reentering the job market and not immediately securing a job.” | | 11/21/2018 12:29 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in most Metros - Jobs increase in ten metros | 11/21/2018 12:32 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in most Metros - Jobs increase in ten metros | Unemployment Rate Up Slightly in most Metros - Jobs increase in ten metros | | 433 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/15/2018 | | Yes | 11/15/18 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 4.2 percent in October and nonfarm payrolls increased by +10,300 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The September job gains were revised downward from the preliminary report (from +2,800 jobs to +1,700 jobs).
Job growth was moderate during the August to October period posting an average monthly change of +3,000 jobs, an improvement over the prior month when the three-month average change was -500 jobs.
“Nonfarm payrolls were up over-the-month led by gains in trade, transportation and utilities, information and manufacturing, “said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “The unemployment rate was about unchanged in October, inching up only slightly but lower than it was a year ago.” | | 11/15/2018 12:16 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Unemployment Rate Inches Up on Labor Force Growth - October Payrolls Up in Most Industry Groups | 11/15/2018 12:20 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Unemployment Rate Inches Up on Labor Force Growth - October Payrolls Up in Most Industry Groups | Illinois Unemployment Rate Inches Up on Labor Force Growth - October Payrolls Up in Most Industry Groups | | 432 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/5/2018 | | Yes | 11/5/18 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced the regular unemployment rates for 2019 will be lower for more than 92 percent of the state’s employers who are required to register and pay state Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes.
Illinois business owners are on target to pay $1.9 billion in UI taxes in 2018 and will pay $1.66 billion in 2019, an estimated $240 million decrease. In 2012, Illinois businesses paid $3.36 billion in UI taxes, which means the state has lowered the tax by 50.6 percent over the last seven years.
“The cost of doing business in Illinois has continued to decline for the vast majority of employers when it comes to Unemployment Insurance,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Even as our tax rates have been consistently dropping, our UI Trust Fund balance will close out the year at a near-record high of $1.9 billion even as we have paid off $930 million in bonds.” | | 11/5/2018 3:27 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | IDES lowers unemployment taxes for seventh straight year - Nearly 300,000 business owners to pay lower payroll taxes in 2019 | 11/5/2018 3:27 PM | Griffin, Trevia | IDES lowers unemployment taxes for seventh straight year - Nearly 300,000 business owners to pay lower payroll taxes in 2019 | IDES lowers unemployment taxes for seventh straight year - Nearly 300,000 business owners to pay lower payroll taxes in 2019 | | 431 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/31/2018 | | Yes | 10/31/18 - In 2015, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) wanted to replace its unemployment insurance tax systems with one modern system. Ten years prior and 200 miles away, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) had implemented a new tax system. From July 2016 to September 2017, IDES, IDOR and IDOIT worked with Fast Enterprises to add IDES’s unemployment insurance tax to IDOR’s existing GenTax implementation, replacing five IDES legacy systems and upgrading to the latest version of GenTax. | | 10/31/2018 2:24 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Two Agencies Unite for a Better Illinois | 10/31/2018 3:20 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Two Agencies Unite for a Better Illinois | Two Agencies Unite for a Better Illinois | | 430 | Forms and Publications | No |
| | 10/26/2018 | | Yes | 10/26/18 - The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) announced the state of Illinois’ unemployment insurance tax modernization project as the winner for the Digital Government: Government to Business category as part of their 2018 State IT Recognition Awards.
In addition, Illinois was selected as a finalist in two other award categories including the Illinois Blockchain Initiative for Emerging & Innovative Technologies and Illinois’ Security Operations Center for Cybersecurity. There were 31 finalists in 10 categories that NASCIO recognizes for outstanding achievement in State IT. | | 10/26/2018 5:30 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | NASCIO Recognizes Illinois for Outstanding Accomplishments in IT | 10/26/2018 5:35 PM | Griffin, Trevia | NASCIO Recognizes Illinois for Outstanding Accomplishments in IT | NASCIO Recognizes Illinois for Outstanding Accomplishments in IT | | 429 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/25/2018 | | Yes | 10/25/18 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in September in twelve of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, increased in one, and was unchanged in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in ten of the metropolitan areas.
“The unemployment rate continues to decline in most metros” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “At the same time, Illinois also saw its lowest number of unemployment claims filed in the month of September in forty-five years.” | | 10/25/2018 1:18 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall in most Metros - Jobs increase in ten metros | 10/25/2018 1:26 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall in most Metros - Jobs increase in ten metros | Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall in most Metros - Jobs increase in ten metros | | 428 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/18/2018 | | Yes | 10/18/18 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate held at 4.1 percent in September and nonfarm payrolls increased by +2,800 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The August job losses were revised upward from the preliminary report (from -5,200 jobs to -3,100 jobs).
“Nonfarm payrolls were up over-the-month led by gains in education and health services and manufacturing, and jobs were also up over 50,000 from a year ago, “said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Illinois’ unemployment rate at 4.1 percent in September again matched the record low for the state.”
| | 10/18/2018 12:02 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Unemployment Rate Unchanged - Matches Record Low - September Payrolls Up in Most Industry Groups | 10/18/2018 12:02 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Unemployment Rate Unchanged - Matches Record Low - September Payrolls Up in Most Industry Groups | Illinois Unemployment Rate Unchanged - Matches Record Low - September Payrolls Up in Most Industry Groups | | 427 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/27/2018 | | Yes | 9/27/18 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in August in thirteen of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and was unchanged in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in ten of the metropolitan areas.
“The unemployment rate continued its downward trend in all metro areas except one where it was unchanged,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “These are some of the lowest unemployment rates we have seen in years. In fact, for the sixth consecutive month, the Chicago metro area had its lowest unemployment rate on record.”
| | 9/27/2018 12:10 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros – Unchanged in One - Jobs up in ten metros | 9/27/2018 12:10 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros – Unchanged in One - Jobs up in ten metros | Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros – Unchanged in One - Jobs up in ten metros | | 426 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/20/2018 | | Yes | 9/20/18 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent in August and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -5,200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The July job gain was revised down slightly from its initial report to show no growth. (+0 jobs versus +3,700 jobs).
Job growth moderated in the June to August period posting average monthly gains of +4,000 jobs over this three-month period, less than the prior 3-month average monthly gain of +8,300 jobs between May and July 2018.
“Illinois’ unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in August, matching the lowest rate on record,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Even with the over-the-month drop, nonfarm payrolls have surpassed the prior business cycle peak of September 2000. Jobs are still up more than 47,000 over the year, led by manufacturing.” | | 9/20/2018 12:12 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Unemployment Rate Matches Lowest on Record - August Payrolls Drop first time since January | 9/20/2018 12:13 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Unemployment Rate Matches Lowest on Record - August Payrolls Drop first time since January | Illinois Unemployment Rate Matches Lowest on Record - August Payrolls Drop first time since January | | 425 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/17/2018 | | Yes | 9/17/18 - This agenda for the Video/Teleconference Meeting, on September 20, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the ADA coordinator at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 9/17/2018 4:38 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting Agenda | 9/17/2018 4:43 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting Agenda | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting Agenda | | 424 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/6/2018 | | Yes | 9/6/18 - For the first time, Illinois high school students will have access to data which shows how much they might earn if they graduate from colleges and universities located in the state.
ILCollege2Career.com, unveiled at Gov. Bruce Rauner's quarterly Children's Cabinet meeting today, links employment and higher education data so users can compare the relative earnings value of college degrees. The data is broken down by schools and area of study, so that students can compare the earnings potential of business degrees, for example, from different public and private institutions in the state. | | 9/6/2018 4:47 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Gov. Rauner Launches College and Career Planning Tool | 9/6/2018 4:56 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Gov. Rauner Launches College and Career Planning Tool | Gov. Rauner Launches College and Career Planning Tool | | 422 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/23/2018 | | Yes | 8/23/18 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in July in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in ten of the metropolitan areas.
“The number of employed people increased in all metro areas, which contributed to the decrease in the unemployment rate,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “This has driven the unemployment rate down to near record lows across the state. In fact, the Chicago metro area had its lowest July unemployment rate on record.” | | 8/23/2018 12:00 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metros - Jobs Increase in Ten Metros - Fifth month this year that the unemployment rate fell in all metros | 8/23/2018 12:00 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metros - Jobs Increase in Ten Metros - Fifth month this year that the unemployment rate fell in all metros | Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metros - Jobs Increase in Ten Metros - Fifth month this year that the unemployment rate fell in all metros | | 420 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/23/2018 | | Yes | 8/23/18 - The Department of Employment Security (DES) and Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) jointly announce the release of the IllinoisJobLink.com mobile functionality. IllinoisJobLink.com is a one-stop employment exchange in Illinois and is offered free of charge to both job seekers and employers. The system serves as the state’s hiring board, featuring more than 100,000 help-wanted ads.
“We continually look for ways to improve the IllinoisJobLink.com tool,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “This new enhancement will enable an easier engagement process for both job seekers and employers. One of our primary goals is to put people back to work while providing employers with a quality workforce.” | | 8/23/2018 12:12 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois State Agencies Collaborate to Expand Mobile Services - Job Search and Recruiting Site Adds Mobility to Improve User Experience | 8/23/2018 12:12 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois State Agencies Collaborate to Expand Mobile Services - Job Search and Recruiting Site Adds Mobility to Improve User Experience | Illinois State Agencies Collaborate to Expand Mobile Services - Job Search and Recruiting Site Adds Mobility to Improve User Experience | | 421 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/16/2018 | | Yes | 8/16/18 - note: The July 2018 Illinois Employment/Unemployment Press release was inadvertently released at 10:30 AM today instead of 12 PM.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent in July and nonfarm payrolls increased by +3,700 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The June job gain was revised down slightly from its initial report to show a smaller gain. (+17,200 jobs versus +18,100 jobs).
Job growth accelerated in the May to July period posting average monthly gains of +9,500 jobs over this three-month period, more than the 6-month average monthly gain of +8,200 jobs between February and July 2018.
“The state’s unemployment rate continued its downward trend in July and stands at its lowest point in 18 years,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Illinois payroll employment also saw its largest over-the-year gain in more than two years.” | | 8/16/2018 11:59 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Payrolls Up for Sixth Straight Month - Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2% | 8/16/2018 12:07 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Payrolls Up for Sixth Straight Month - Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2% | Illinois Payrolls Up for Sixth Straight Month - Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2% | | 419 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/26/2018 | | Yes | 7/26/18 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in June in six of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, increased in 7 and was unchanged in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in nine of the metropolitan areas.
“The increase in the unemployment rate in seven of the metros was largely due to an increase in the overall labor force brought on by renewed confidence in the local economy,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Many people that were unemployed are now out looking for work as more jobs are available.”
| | 7/26/2018 11:44 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Jobs Increase in Nine Metros - Unemployment Rate Falls in Six Metros - Pace of job growth increases | 7/26/2018 11:44 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Jobs Increase in Nine Metros - Unemployment Rate Falls in Six Metros - Pace of job growth increases | Jobs Increase in Nine Metros - Unemployment Rate Falls in Six Metros - Pace of job growth increases | | 418 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/19/2018 | | Yes | 7/19/18 (CHICAGO) – IDES announced today that the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3 percent in June and nonfarm payrolls increased by +18,100 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The May job gain was revised down slightly from its initial report to show a smaller gain. (+7,700 jobs versus +8,600 jobs).
Job growth accelerated in the April to June period posting average monthly gains of +9,500 jobs over this three-month period, more than the 6-month average monthly gain of +7,500 jobs between January and June 2018.
“June’s payroll gain is the largest in 12 months and the third largest in 24 months,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Illinois’ unemployment rate held steady in June and stands at its lowest point in 12 years.”
| | 7/19/2018 1:27 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Payrolls Jump +18,100; Unemployment Rate Steady at 4.3% | 7/19/2018 1:36 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Payrolls Jump +18,100; Unemployment Rate Steady at 4.3% | Illinois Payrolls Jump +18,100; Unemployment Rate Steady at 4.3% | | 417 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/18/2018 | | Yes | 7/18/18 - People now have an easier-to-use, streamlined application and the amount of time it takes to file online will be reduced. Redundant questions were removed and several new questions were added to improve job search assistance for veterans and migrant seasonal farmworkers. Military and federal workers can also use the tool.
This upgrade is part of a customer-centered focus IDES officials feel is crucial in serving the public.
“One of the primary goals of this project was to improve the claimant online experience while continuing to maintain the integrity of the system by detecting and preventing fraud, said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “The new application will help to improve integrity measures. Later in the year, IDES will launch a modernized, mobile-friendly technology that will allow claimants to easily and securely request their bi-weekly benefit payment. That will be followed by a complete refresh of the agency website.”
| | 7/18/2018 9:28 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Redesigned Unemployment Insurance Online Application Is Now Available to the Public | 7/18/2018 9:33 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Redesigned Unemployment Insurance Online Application Is Now Available to the Public | Redesigned Unemployment Insurance Online Application Is Now Available to the Public | | 416 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/2/2018 | | Yes | 7/2/18 - The 2018 Illinois Economic Report is separated into two main sections.
The first section compares data for the U.S. with data for Illinois, Economic Development Region (EDR) 4 (Northeast Region that includes the Chicago metropolitan area in Illinois), and IL BOS (The balance-of-state of Illinois remaining after subtracting out EDR 4). This section shows distinctions in the economy, labor force and demographic characteristics between EDR 4 and IL BOS.
The second section of the report allows for comparisons between the ten EDRs for roughly the same types of data covered in the first section. Data for population, industry composition, economic production and cost of living is compared for the regions.
| | 7/2/2018 4:53 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | 2018 Illinois Economic Report | 7/17/2018 1:01 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | 2018 Illinois Economic Report | 2018 Illinois Economic Report | | 414 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/21/2018 | | Yes | 6/21/18 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in May in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in eleven of the metropolitan areas.
“For the third consecutive month, the unemployment rate is below the previous year levels in all metro areas,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “And, job growth was reported in 11 of the state’s 14 metro areas with many downstate metros now showing improvement.”
| | 6/21/2018 11:59 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Continues Falling in All Metro Areas - Jobs increase in eleven metros | 6/25/2018 4:23 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rate Continues Falling in All Metro Areas - Jobs increase in eleven metros | Unemployment Rate Continues Falling in All Metro Areas - Jobs increase in eleven metros | | 412 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/15/2018 | | Yes | 6/15/18 - This agenda for the Video/Teleconference Meeting, on June 21, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the ADA coordinator at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet).
| | 6/15/2018 11:36 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting | 6/25/2018 4:22 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting | Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting | | 411 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/14/2018 | | Yes | 6/14/18 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by -0.1 percentage point to 4.3 percent in May and nonfarm payrolls increased by +8,600 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The April job gain was revised down slightly from its initial report to show a smaller gain. (+2,500 jobs versus +4,700 jobs).
“Through the first five months of the year, jobs are growing faster than each of the past two years,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “More than half of the year-to-date gain of nearly 28,000 jobs is coming from those sectors with higher-than-average wages.”
| | 6/14/2018 11:50 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Unemployment Rate Declines Fifth Month in a Row in May | 6/25/2018 4:24 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Unemployment Rate Declines Fifth Month in a Row in May | Illinois Unemployment Rate Declines Fifth Month in a Row in May | | 410 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/24/2018 | | Yes | 5/24/18 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in April in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in nine of the metropolitan areas.
“The unemployment rate has been below previous year levels in all metro areas for ten of the last eleven months,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “In fact, three metro areas saw their lowest unemployment rate on record for April.” | | 5/24/2018 12:12 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metros for Second Consecutive Month - Jobs increase in nine metros | 5/24/2018 12:12 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metros for Second Consecutive Month - Jobs increase in nine metros | Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metros for Second Consecutive Month - Jobs increase in nine metros | | 409 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/17/2018 | | Yes | 5/17/18 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by -0.2 percentage point to 4.4 percent in April and nonfarm payrolls increased by +4,700 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The March job gain was revised up from its initial report to show a slight gain. (+2,500 jobs versus -2,100 jobs).
“Illinois’ unemployment rate decreased for the fourth month in-a-row to its lowest level since 2006,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “At the same time, online job postings on IllinoisJoblink are up nearly 8 percent from a year ago, so job opportunities have improved.”
| | 5/17/2018 12:14 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Unemployment Rate Declines to 12-year Low in April | 5/17/2018 12:15 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Unemployment Rate Declines to 12-year Low in April | Illinois Unemployment Rate Declines to 12-year Low in April | | 407 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/26/2018 | | Yes | 4/26/18 - On Wednesday, April 25, IDES hosted 50 representatives from more than 30 state agencies, commissions and universities in Springfield.
John Stegner, statewide claims manager for IDES, led a claims workshop for the agencies and informed them on how to use the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES). This is the electronic platform for processing unemployment claims to provide notice to employers of a claim against them and it allows them either accept the unemployment insurance (UI) claim. | | 4/26/2018 10:18 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | IDES Leads Statewide SIDES Workshop | 4/26/2018 10:26 AM | Griffin, Trevia | IDES Leads Statewide SIDES Workshop | IDES Leads Statewide SIDES Workshop | | 405 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/26/2018 | | Yes | 4/26/18 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in March in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in ten of the metropolitan areas.
“We continue to see declining unemployment rates in all areas,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “In fact, the March unemployment rate was down in all but one of Illinois’ 102 counties.” | | 4/26/2018 12:50 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metros - Jobs increase in ten metros | 4/26/2018 1:29 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metros - Jobs increase in ten metros | Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metros - Jobs increase in ten metros | | 406 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/19/2018 | | Yes | 4/19/18 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today the unemployment rate decreased by -0.1 percentage point to 4.6 percent in March and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -2,100 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The February job gain was virtually unchanged from its initial report. (+15,300 jobs versus +15,200 jobs).
“The number of unemployed in Illinois is at its lowest level since December 2006 and the unemployment rate dipped to its lowest level since March 2007,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “The stabilization of the labor force is also an encouraging sign.” | | 4/19/2018 12:03 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Unemployment Rate Dips in March - State has lowest number of unemployed in more than a decade | 4/19/2018 12:29 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Rate Dips in March - State has lowest number of unemployed in more than a decade | Illinois Employment Rate Dips in March - State has lowest number of unemployed in more than a decade | | 404 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/29/2018 | | Yes | 3/29/18 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in February in 13 of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and was unchanged in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in eleven of the metropolitan areas.
“It’s certainly a robust start to 2018 with declining unemployment rates in most areas,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “In fact, the February unemployment rate in thirteen of the metros is the lowest it has been since at least 2000.”
| | 3/29/2018 11:50 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros - Jobs increase in eleven metros | 3/29/2018 11:56 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros - Jobs increase in eleven metros | Unemployment Rate Falls in Thirteen Metros - Jobs increase in eleven metros | | 403 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/22/2018 | | Yes | 3/22/18 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by -0.1 percentage point to 4.7 percent in February and nonfarm payrolls increased by +15,200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. January jobs were revised down to show a slight drop (-1,300 jobs) rather than a slight gain as initially reported (+200 jobs).
“Illinois job growth is starting the year off with stronger momentum as average growth has picked up in early 2018,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “At the same time, the unemployment rate has declined to an 11-year low.”
| | 3/22/2018 11:59 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Payrolls Rise and Unemployment Dips in February | 4/3/2018 8:50 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Payrolls Rise and Unemployment Dips in February | Illinois Payrolls Rise and Unemployment Dips in February | | 402 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/15/2018 | | Yes | 3/15/18 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in January in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas for the eighth consecutive month, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in eleven of the metropolitan areas.
“It is encouraging that more people are finding jobs,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “In fact, job growth has become more widespread across the state with 11 of 14 metro areas reporting increases.” | | 3/15/2018 12:21 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Jobs Increase in Eleven Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops in all metros | 3/15/2018 2:37 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Jobs Increase in Eleven Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops in all metros | Jobs Increase in Eleven Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops in all metros | | 401 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/12/2018 | | Yes | 3/12/18 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by -0.1 percentage point to 4.8 percent in January and nonfarm payrolls increased by +200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. December jobs were revised down to show a slight drop (-700 jobs) rather than a slight gain as initially reported (+1,500 jobs).
“Illinois job growth over the past year has been spurred by a resurgence in manufacturing.” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Over the year, manufacturing payrolls accounted for close to half of the total increase of jobs in Illinois.”
| | 3/12/2018 10:11 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Surpasses Old Peak Employment Level - Illinois Unemployment Rate Dips in January | 3/12/2018 10:12 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Surpasses Old Peak Employment Level - Illinois Unemployment Rate Dips in January | Illinois Surpasses Old Peak Employment Level - Illinois Unemployment Rate Dips in January | | 399 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/12/2018 | | Yes | 3/12/18 - This agenda for the Video/Teleconference Meeting, on March 15, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the ADA coordinator at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 3/12/2018 4:41 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board March Meeting Agenda | 3/14/2018 4:01 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board March Meeting Agenda | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board March Meeting Agenda | | 400 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/6/2018 | 3/6/2018 | Yes | 3/6/18 - The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires states to submit a Unified State Plan every four years. The plan outlines a 4-year strategy for the core programs of the state (administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce, Illinois Community College Board, Illinois Department of Employment Security and Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services) and meets all the requirements of WIOA. | | 3/6/2018 11:29 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WOIA) Strategic Plan | 3/6/2018 11:32 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WOIA) Strategic Plan | Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WOIA) Strategic Plan | | 398 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 2/9/2018 | | Yes | 2/9/18 - All IDES employment offices and workNet centers will be closed Monday, February 12, 2018 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. In addition, the Joliet IDES office closed at 3 p.m., Friday, February 9 due to inclement weather. All offices will re-open Tuesday, February 13, 2018 for normal business hours. | | 2/9/2018 5:45 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | IDES Offices Closed Monday, February 12 in Observance of State Holiday | 3/6/2018 11:32 AM | Griffin, Trevia | IDES Offices Closed Monday, February 12 in Observance of State Holiday | IDES Offices Closed Monday, February 12 in Observance of State Holiday | | 397 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/25/2018 | | Yes | 1/25/18 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in December in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas for the seventh consecutive month, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in nine of the metropolitan areas.
“Eleven metro areas saw their lowest December unemployment rates since 2006,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “The unemployment rate also decreased in all 102 counties over the year.” | | 1/25/2018 12:18 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas - Jobs increase in nine of 14 metro areas | 1/25/2018 12:18 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas - Jobs increase in nine of 14 metro areas | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas - Jobs increase in nine of 14 metro areas | | 395 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/22/2018 | | Yes | 1/22/18 - Due to the federal budget impasse, the Federal Government partially shut down its services throughout the country. Current Unemployment Insurance claimants will not be impacted by the shutdown. The Illinois Department of Employment Security local offices and call centers will remain open and IDES will continue to pay unemployment benefits and assist job seekers. If you are a current claimant, please continue filing your bi-weekly certification.
Read more... | | 1/22/2018 11:00 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | IDES Statement on the Federal Shutdown | 1/22/2018 11:14 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | IDES Statement on the Federal Shutdown | IDES Statement on the Federal Shutdown | | 394 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/19/2018 | | Yes | CHICAGO (1/19/18) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage point to 4.8 percent in December and nonfarm payrolls increased by +1,500 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. November jobs were revised up to show a slight gain (+3,100 jobs) rather than a slight loss as initially reported (-1,100 jobs).
“The unemployment rate dropped in December, even as the labor force increased in the final quarter of the year.” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Payrolls overall have now increased by about a half-percent over the year to date, which is an additional 29,600 jobs.”
| | 1/19/2018 11:56 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Unemployment Rate Dips in December - Jobs Nearly Unchanged | 1/19/2018 2:45 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Unemployment Rate Dips in December - Jobs Nearly Unchanged | Illinois Unemployment Rate Dips in December - Jobs Nearly Unchanged | | 393 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/28/2017 | | Yes | 12/28/17 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in November in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in ten of the metropolitan areas and decreased in four.
“It is encouraging that job growth was reported in ten of the fourteen metro areas,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “More than 30,000 of those jobs were created in the Chicago Metro area, so we need continued stronger growth statewide.” | | 12/28/2017 11:58 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month - Jobs increase in ten metro areas | 1/16/2018 9:09 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month - Jobs increase in ten metro areas | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month - Jobs increase in ten metro areas | | 392 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/21/2017 | | Yes | 12/21/17 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.9 percent in November and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -1,100 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES.
“Illinois employment growth saw a lot of over-the-month ups and downs this past year.” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “But payrolls overall have increased by about a half-percent over the year to date, which is an additional 23,900 jobs.”
| | 12/21/2017 12:19 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Jobs Dip in November - November Unemployment Rate Holds Steady | 12/21/2017 12:29 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Jobs Dip in November - November Unemployment Rate Holds Steady | Illinois Jobs Dip in November - November Unemployment Rate Holds Steady | | 391 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/8/2017 | | Yes | 12/8/17 - This agenda for the Video/Teleconference Meeting, on December 14, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the ADA coordinator at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet).
| | 12/8/2017 3:31 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board December Meeting Agenda | 12/27/2017 1:38 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board December Meeting Agenda | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board December Meeting Agenda | | 390 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/22/2017 | | Yes | 11/22/17 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in October in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and in all 102 counties, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in eight of the metropolitan areas and decreased in six.
“It is encouraging that the unemployment rate is down statewide and Illinois gained 18,200 jobs over the past year,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “However, six of the 14 metro areas did not add jobs, which is a clear sign of the need for more sustained job growth across all areas of the state.” | | 11/22/2017 12:01 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Fifth Consecutive Month - Jobs increase in eight metro areas | 11/22/2017 12:01 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Fifth Consecutive Month - Jobs increase in eight metro areas | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Fifth Consecutive Month - Jobs increase in eight metro areas | | 389 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/20/2017 | | Yes | 11/20/17 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security has enhanced its services at its Rock Island American Job Center office and held an Open House at the facility on Monday.
Director Jeff Mays, IDES Deputy Director Trina Taylor and local dignitaries from the Quad Cities area officially opened the doors at the 500 42nd Street Rock Island office.
“The office is more accessible to the public and we’ll offer a wider array of services by virtue of expanding the office at the American Job Center,” Mays said. “IDES takes special pride in the relationships we have with our partner agencies in state government and collaborations like this are for the public good. We are proud to enhance these services in Rock Island.” | | 11/20/2017 2:29 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | IDES holds Open House at the Rock Island American Job Center | 11/20/2017 2:34 PM | Griffin, Trevia | IDES holds Open House at the Rock Island American Job Center | IDES holds Open House at the Rock Island American Job Center | | 388 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/16/2017 | | Yes | 11/16/17 (CHICAGO) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate dipped by 0.1 percentage points to 4.9 percent in October and nonfarm payrolls increased by +3,400 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. September job growth was revised up to show a smaller decline (-7,900 jobs) than initially reported (-10,800 jobs).
October’s monthly payroll drop kept over-the-year job growth well below the national average. While Illinois job growth has had its ups and downs since the beginning of the year, the 3-month trend shows average declines of -2,300 jobs per month from August to October, while the six-month trend shows an increase of +1,900 average monthly job gains from May to October. Both the 3-month and the 6-month changes are better than reported last month.
“Month-to-month changes sometimes obscure important trends.” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Illinois’ unemployment rate remained at 5.0 percent or lower for eight months – the last time that happened was in mid-2007.” | | 11/16/2017 12:03 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Jobs Up in October - Unemployment Rate Declines | 11/16/2017 1:47 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Jobs Up in October - Unemployment Rate Declines | Illinois Jobs Up in October - Unemployment Rate Declines | | 387 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/8/2017 | | Yes | Springfield, IL (11/8/17) - As we prepare to honor our Veterans this weekend, IDES would like to remind them of the many services offered to them through the state’s agencies. These services are divided into the two primary categories: Employment Services and Veterans Benefits.
All Veterans are eligible to receive employment assistance at any of the American Job Centers (better known as the Unemployment Office), regardless of characterization of discharge or length of service. AJC’s are a great place to find and participate in employment focused workshops and local hiring events. Each AJC has Employment Specialists, Wagner-Peyser staff, and other partners onsite to provide employment services and possible training opportunities. More details about available jobs and services are available online at www.IllinoisJobLink.com. | | 11/8/2017 2:10 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | IDES highlights State of Illinois Services as Veterans Day approaches | 11/8/2017 2:26 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | IDES highlights State of Illinois Services as Veterans Day approaches | IDES highlights State of Illinois Services as Veterans Day approaches | | 386 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/26/2017 | | Yes | 10/26/17 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in September in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and in all 102 counties, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in six of the metropolitan areas and decreased in eight.
“Seeing the rates drop across the board in all 102 counties is certainly encouraging.” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “But the job growth in the Chicago Metro Area, while it has carried the state during this past year, still lags behind the growth in neighboring states.” | | 10/26/2017 12:17 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas - Jobs increase in six metro areas | 10/26/2017 12:17 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas - Jobs increase in six metro areas | Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas - Jobs increase in six metro areas | | 385 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/19/2017 | | Yes | 10/19/17 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0 percent in September and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -10,800 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. August job growth was revised up to show a smaller decline (-2,600 jobs) than initially reported (-3,700 jobs).
“The Illinois economy continues to sputter.” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Moving one step forward and one step backward, as we have done this past number of months, does little to build the positive jobs momentum that most other states have built during this recovery.” | | 10/19/2017 11:55 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Jobs Decline in September - Unemployment Rate Unchanged | 10/20/2017 9:05 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Jobs Decline in September - Unemployment Rate Unchanged | Illinois Jobs Decline in September - Unemployment Rate Unchanged | | 384 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/21/2017 | | Yes | 9/21/17 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in August in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and all but one county, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in twelve of the metropolitan areas and decreased in two.
“More areas showed job gains in August, but the pace of growth is not where we would like it to be,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “While it is encouraging that unemployment rates declined from last year, most areas in Illinois are still higher than the national average.”
| | 9/21/2017 11:56 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Job Growth Continues to Lag Nation in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops in all metro areas | 9/21/2017 11:57 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Job Growth Continues to Lag Nation in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops in all metro areas | Job Growth Continues to Lag Nation in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops in all metro areas | | 383 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/18/2017 | | Yes | 9/18/17 - This agenda for the Video/Teleconference Meeting, on September 21, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the ADA coordinator at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 9/18/2017 12:19 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting | 9/18/2017 12:49 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting | Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting | | 382 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/14/2017 | | Yes | 9/14/17 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.2 percentage points to 5.0 percent in August and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -3,700 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. July job growth was revised down to show an increase of +600 jobs rather than the preliminary estimate of +2,100 jobs.
“The Illinois economy is stuck in neutral with hardly any growth over the past several months,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “As a result, this has caused the state to experience a rising unemployment rate over the past three months.” | | 9/14/2017 12:01 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Job Growth Stuck in Neutral - August Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly | 9/14/2017 3:25 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Job Growth Stuck in Neutral - August Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly | Illinois Job Growth Stuck in Neutral - August Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly | | 381 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/24/2017 | | Yes | 8/24/17 - Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in July in all of Illinois’ metropolitan areas and all but two counties, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in nine of the metropolitan areas, decreased in four and were unchanged in one.
“The rate of job growth has lessened in most metros that showed gains,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “While the gains in the Chicago area over the past year are promising, the drop in the unemployment rate is mostly due to the decline in the labor force.” | | 8/24/2017 11:56 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Pace of Job Growth Moderates in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops second month in a row in all metro areas | 8/24/2017 12:03 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Pace of Job Growth Moderates in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops second month in a row in all metro areas | Pace of Job Growth Moderates in Most Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops second month in a row in all metro areas | | 380 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/17/2017 | | Yes | 8/17/17 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage points to 4.8 percent in July and nonfarm payrolls increased by +2,100 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. June job growth was revised down to show an increase of +6,400 jobs rather than the preliminary estimate of +8,600 jobs.
“The strong employment growth exhibited in the U.S. is not being felt in Illinois,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Nonfarm payroll growth in the state remains anemic and labor force participation continues to decline.”
| | 8/17/2017 11:58 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Job growth remains below national average - July Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly | 8/17/2017 11:59 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Job growth remains below national average - July Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly | Job growth remains below national average - July Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly | | 379 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/14/2017 | | Yes | 8/14/17 - Beginning September 11, the Illinois Department of Revenue’s MyTax Illinois will become Illinois employers’ most convenient option for filing unemployment insurance monthly wage reports, quarterly unemployment insurance reports, and for making contribution payments. The transition is a joint effort between the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) to simplify the tax experience for both new and existing Illinois employers.
“I’m excited because two large State agencies, IDOR and IDES, are working together on this very critical project,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “We’ll be able to serve employers better and more efficiently because employers will have modern tools at their fingertips with a safer and faster way to conduct business with IDES.”
| | 8/14/2017 3:24 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | New Unemployment Insurance Process to Streamline Tax Experience for Illinois Employers | 8/14/2017 3:32 PM | Griffin, Trevia | New Unemployment Insurance Process to Streamline Tax Experience for Illinois Employers | New Unemployment Insurance Process to Streamline Tax Experience for Illinois Employers | | 378 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/27/2017 | | Yes | CHICAGO (7/27/17) – Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in June in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and all but two counties, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES.
“We gained jobs but at about half the rate than the rest of the country,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Although the unemployment rates are lower compared to last year, the labor force continues to shrink in most metro areas across the state.”
| | 7/27/2017 12:10 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Job Growth Increases in Most Metro Areas But Still Below National Growth Rate | 7/27/2017 12:18 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Job Growth Increases in Most Metro Areas But Still Below National Growth Rate | Job Growth Increases in Most Metro Areas But Still Below National Growth Rate | | 377 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/20/2017 | | Yes | 7/20/17 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage points to 4.7 percent in June and nonfarm payrolls increased by +8,600 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. May job growth was revised up sharply to show an increase of +11,300 jobs rather than the preliminary estimate of +2,400 jobs.
“The unemployment rate increase and a decline in construction payroll are troublesome, but the trend of declining labor force is something we cannot ignore,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “This was the fourth consecutive over-the-month decline in labor force, which is now at its lowest level since March 2006.”
| | 7/20/2017 12:35 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Job growth remains below national average - June Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly | 7/20/2017 3:55 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Job growth remains below national average - June Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly | Job growth remains below national average - June Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly | | 376 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/17/2017 | | Yes | 7/17/17 - The Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities meeting will be held July 20, 2017. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Caroline Alamillo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/NextTalk).
Next Meeting Date: Thursday, September 7, 2017
| | 7/17/2017 4:54 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Employment and Economic Opportunity For People With Disabilities Meeting Agenda | 7/20/2017 5:28 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Employment and Economic Opportunity For People With Disabilities Meeting Agenda | Employment and Economic Opportunity For People With Disabilities Meeting Agenda | | 375 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/7/2017 | | Yes | 7/7/17 - Effective for claimants who have elected to have state of Illinois income tax withheld from their benefit payments: Starting July 7, 2017, the state income tax withholding amount has increased from 3.75% to 4.95%.
| | 7/7/2017 1:03 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Important notice regarding change in State Income Tax Withholding Amount | 7/10/2017 9:05 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Important notice regarding change in State Income Tax Withholding Amount | Important notice regarding change in State Income Tax Withholding Amount | | 374 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/22/2017 | | Yes | 6/22/2017 - Unemployment rates were down over-the-year in all but one of Illinois’s metro areas and down in all but two of Illinois’s counties. Nine of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs and five reported declines, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“While the job gains in the northeastern corner of the state show some signs of recovery, the rate of job growth remains well below the national average,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “There are pockets of modest job growth Downstate, but we’ve yet to see any sustainable trends.”
| | 6/22/2017 12:41 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Only Two of 14 Metros Exceeded National Average Job Growth Rate - Unemployment rate drops in most metro areas | 7/7/2017 10:52 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Only Two of 14 Metros Exceeded National Average Job Growth Rate - Unemployment rate drops in most metro areas | Only Two of 14 Metros Exceeded National Average Job Growth Rate - Unemployment rate drops in most metro areas | | 372 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/15/2017 | | Yes | 6/15/17 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate declined -0.1 percentage points to 4.6 percent in May and nonfarm payrolls increased by +2,400 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES.
"Illinois remains -23,300 jobs short of reaching its prior peak employment reached in September 2000,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “If Illinois had grown at the National average over that time, the State would have an additional 650,000 jobs.”
| | 6/15/2017 11:56 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Job Growth Remains Below National Average - May Unemployment Rate Dips Slightly | 6/16/2017 11:25 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Job Growth Remains Below National Average - May Unemployment Rate Dips Slightly | Job Growth Remains Below National Average - May Unemployment Rate Dips Slightly | | 371 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/14/2017 | | Yes | 6/14/17 - This agenda for the Video/Teleconference Meeting, on June 15, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the ADA coordinator at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet).
| | 6/14/2017 10:09 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board | 6/14/2017 11:21 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board | | 370 | Events; News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/26/2017 | | Yes | 5/26/17 - The Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities meeting will be held June 1, 2017. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Caroline Alamillo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/NextTalk).
| | 5/26/2017 1:42 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Employment and Economic Opportunity For People With Disabilities Meeting Agenda | 5/30/2017 3:02 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Employment and Economic Opportunity For People With Disabilities Meeting Agenda | Employment and Economic Opportunity For People With Disabilities Meeting Agenda | | 369 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/25/2017 | | Yes | 5/25/17 - Unemployment rates were down over-the-year in all but one of Illinois’s metro areas. Five of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, eight reported declines, and one was unchanged, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“Declining unemployment rates relative to a year ago aren’t good news when they reflect declining labor force rather than growing employment,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “More disconcerting is the weakening employment growth across the metro areas; even Chicago-area growth is moderating.”
| | 5/25/2017 12:03 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Jobs Decline In More Than Half of Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops in most metro areas | 5/30/2017 2:47 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Jobs Decline In More Than Half of Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops in most metro areas | Jobs Decline In More Than Half of Metro Areas - Unemployment rate drops in most metro areas | | 368 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/18/2017 | | Yes | 5/18/17 - CHICAGO–The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate declined -0.2 percentage points to 4.7 percent in April and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -7,200 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. Due to payroll declines for both March and April, Illinois remains -25,600 jobs short of reaching its prior peak employment reached in September 2000.
“Illinois did not participate in the nation’s job growth in April,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Furthermore, the decline in the unemployment rate was largely due to a drop in the labor force, not more people working.”
| | 5/18/2017 12:49 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Nonfarm payrolls remain 25,600 below prior peak - Unemployment rate drops to 4.7% in April | 5/18/2017 12:55 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Nonfarm payrolls remain 25,600 below prior peak - Unemployment rate drops to 4.7% in April | Nonfarm payrolls remain 25,600 below prior peak - Unemployment rate drops to 4.7% in April | | 367 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/27/2017 | | Yes | 4/27/17 - Unemployment rates were down over-the-year in all but one of Illinois’s metro areas. Six of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs and eight reported declines, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
This month’s report almost mirrors last month’s,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “The only difference is the overall increase in jobs is down when compared to last month. Even though the unemployment rate is lower, we still don’t have enough people working.” | | 4/27/2017 12:06 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Job Losses Reported in More than Half of the Metro Areas - Unemployment rate declines in most areas | 4/27/2017 1:38 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Job Losses Reported in More than Half of the Metro Areas - Unemployment rate declines in most areas | Job Losses Reported in More than Half of the Metro Areas - Unemployment rate declines in most areas | | 366 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/20/2017 | | Yes | 4/20/17 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate declined -0.5 percentage points to 4.9 percent in March and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -8,900 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data proved by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES.
February job growth was revised down to show an increase of +14,800 jobs rather than the preliminary estimate of +25,600 jobs. March’s monthly payroll gain kept over-the-year job growth well below the national average. The March drop coupled with February’s downward revised gain means that Illinois remains -19,600 jobs short of reaching its prior peak employment reached in September 2000.
“Illinois payrolls weakened in March, just like they did for the nation,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “The usual pattern is that Illinois weakens more than the nation but grows less than the national average when both are on the upswing. This persistent lag in job growth explains why it took 10 years to push the unemployment rate below 5 percent.”
| | 4/20/2017 11:30 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment rate drops to 4.9% in March - Over-the-month and over-the-year job growth lags national average | 4/27/2017 1:42 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment rate drops to 4.9% in March - Over-the-month and over-the-year job growth lags national average | Unemployment rate drops to 4.9% in March - Over-the-month and over-the-year job growth lags national average | | 365 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/30/2017 | | Yes | 3/30/17 -All but one of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced decreases in their over-the-year unemployment rate. Six of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, eight reported declines, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“More than half of the metro areas statewide lost jobs,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Of all the nonfarm jobs gained over the last year, less than 10 percent were outside of the Chicago metro area.”
| | 3/30/2017 12:02 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Decreases in Most Metro Areas - Many downstate metros continue to report job losses | 3/31/2017 10:20 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rate Decreases in Most Metro Areas - Many downstate metros continue to report job losses | Unemployment Rate Decreases in Most Metro Areas - Many downstate metros continue to report job losses | | 361 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/24/2017 | | Yes | 3/24/17 - IDES notified the Illinois General Assembly of confirmation that one of its vendors experienced a data breach affecting approximately 1.4 million Illinois job seekers, according to the vendor’s current estimate. The vulnerability was not the result of any deficiency in software maintained by the State of Illinois and may have impacted ten states. Video interview: Illinois’ Chief Information Officer on Cybersecurity
“The threat of cyber-crime is a clear and present danger to the citizens of Illinois and our administration will continue pressing forward with a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy,” Eleni Demertzis, Spokeswoman for Governor Rauner. “We implore Comptroller Mendoza to reevaluate her decision to hold up funding for this important project, which everyday puts the people of Illinois at risk.”
| | 3/24/2017 4:02 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Vendor Contracted by Illinois Department of Employment Security Data Breached | 4/4/2017 11:22 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Vendor Contracted by Illinois Department of Employment Security Data Breached | Vendor Contracted by Illinois Department of Employment Security Data Breached | | 360 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/23/2017 | | Yes | 3/23/17 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate declined 0.3 percentage points to 5.4 percent in February and nonfarm payrolls increased by +25,600 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data proved by the U.S.
| | 3/23/2017 12:07 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment rate drops to 5.4% in February - Over-the-year job growth remains behind national average | 4/4/2017 11:23 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment rate drops to 5.4% in February - Over-the-year job growth remains behind national average | Unemployment rate drops to 5.4% in February - Over-the-year job growth remains behind national average | | 359 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/22/2017 | 4/4/2018 | No | Dear Illinois Job Seeker:
On March 22, 2017, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) received confirmation that one of its vendors, America’s Job Link Alliance (AJLA), experienced a data breach. AJLA owns America’s JobLink (AJL), which is a multi-state web-based system that links job seekers with employers for 10 states, including Illinois. Illinois uses the AJL system as the platform for its Illinois JobLink website, which serves Illinois job seekers and employers. America’s Job Link Alliance - Technical Support (AJLA-TS) maintains the AJL system software.
The vulnerability that permitted the hack was not the result of any deficiency in software maintained by the State of Illinois.
| | 4/4/2017 9:45 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Notice to Job Seekers About America's Job Link Alliance (AJLA) Data Breach | 4/4/2017 10:22 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Notice to Job Seekers About America's Job Link Alliance (AJLA) Data Breach | Notice to Job Seekers About America's Job Link Alliance (AJLA) Data Breach | | 362 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/16/2017 | | Yes | 3/16/17 - The majority of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced increases in their over-the-year unemployment rate. Five of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, eight reported declines, and one was unchanged, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). | | 3/16/2017 11:59 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rates Increase in Most Metro Areas - More than half of Illinois Metro areas have fewer jobs than a year ago | 3/16/2017 11:59 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rates Increase in Most Metro Areas - More than half of Illinois Metro areas have fewer jobs than a year ago | Unemployment Rates Increase in Most Metro Areas - More than half of Illinois Metro areas have fewer jobs than a year ago | | 358 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/14/2017 | | Yes | 3/14/17 - This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the ADA coordinator at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet).
| | 3/14/2017 1:54 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting - March 16, 2017 | 3/14/2017 1:54 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting - March 16, 2017 | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting - March 16, 2017 | | 357 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/9/2017 | | Yes | CHICAGO–Illinois’s unemployment rate held at 5.7 percent in January and nonfarm payrolls increased by +1,700 jobs over-the-month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and distributed today by IDES. December job growth was revised up to show an increase of +2,000 jobs rather than the preliminary estimate of -16,700 jobs. The modest monthly gain in January payrolls kept job growth well below the national average, with Illinois -31,900 jobs short of its peak employment level reached in September 2000.
"BLS revised up the jobs figures for both 2015 and 2016, as we expected due to the additional information based on our wage and employment filings," said IDES Director Jeff Mays. "Clearly, we’re disappointed that job growth hasn’t been more robust as we are still far behind the peak employment level of nearly 17 years ago." | | 3/9/2017 12:01 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 5.7% in January | 3/9/2017 3:23 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 5.7% in January | Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 5.7% in January | | 356 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 2/23/2017 | | Yes | 2/23/17 - This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Caroline Alamillo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/NextTalk). | | 2/23/2017 4:31 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities (EEOFPWD) Meeting March 1, 2017 | 2/23/2017 4:31 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities (EEOFPWD) Meeting March 1, 2017 | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities (EEOFPWD) Meeting March 1, 2017 | | 355 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 2/15/2017 | | No | Starting September 2017, employers will be able to use MyTax Illinois for their unemployment insurance monthly wage reporting, quarterly unemployment insurance report filing, and the contribution payment process.
Many taxpayers already use the secure MyTax Illinois website portal to electronically file and pay taxes with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). This simple, secure MyTax Illinois experience will soon be extended to employers who file and pay unemployment insurance taxes as well.
IDES and IDOR are dedicated to improving the tax experience for employers by offering a secure, proven online system to manage your tax accounts. Keep watching the IDES website for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact the IDES Employer Hotline at 1-800-247-4984. Thank you!
| | 4/4/2017 11:05 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Coming Soon! Report and Pay Unemployment Insurance Taxes through MyTax Illinois | 4/4/2017 11:12 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Coming Soon! Report and Pay Unemployment Insurance Taxes through MyTax Illinois | Coming Soon! Report and Pay Unemployment Insurance Taxes through MyTax Illinois | | 363 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 2/15/2017 | | No |
2/15/17 - Starting September 2017, employers will be able to use MyTax Illinois for their unemployment insurance monthly wage reporting, quarterly unemployment insurance report filing, and the contribution payment process.
Many taxpayers already use the secure MyTax Illinois website portal to electronically file and pay taxes with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). This simple, secure MyTax Illinois experience will soon be extended to employers who file and pay unemployment insurance taxes as well.
IDES and IDOR are dedicated to improving the tax experience for employers by offering a secure, proven online system to manage your tax accounts. Keep watching the IDES website for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact the IDES Employer Hotline at 1-800-247-4984. Thank you!
| | 4/4/2017 11:07 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Coming Soon! Report and Pay Unemployment Insurance Taxes through MyTax Illinois | 4/4/2017 11:07 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Coming Soon! Report and Pay Unemployment Insurance Taxes through MyTax Illinois | Coming Soon! Report and Pay Unemployment Insurance Taxes through MyTax Illinois | | 364 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/26/2017 | | Yes | 1/26/17 - All of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced declines in their over-the-year unemployment rate. Eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs and six reported declines, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“Overall job growth continues to lag behind the national average,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “We’re adding jobs at a slower pace now than we were at the beginning of 2016.” | | 1/26/2017 12:11 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rates Fall in All Metro Areas - Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Average in All 14 Illinois Metro Areas | 2/15/2017 4:06 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rates Fall in All Metro Areas - Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Average in All 14 Illinois Metro Areas | Unemployment Rates Fall in All Metro Areas - Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Average in All 14 Illinois Metro Areas | | 354 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/20/2017 | | Yes | 1/20/17 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate in December inched up +0.1 percentage points to 5.7 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -16,700 jobs over the month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“Nonfarm payrolls reflect the job market and this kind of drop is troubling, to say the least,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “It’s the largest monthly decline we’ve seen this year and the drop was across most sectors.” | | 1/20/2017 12:07 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment rate increases to 5.7% in December - Largest nonfarm payroll drop of the year | 1/23/2017 4:45 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment rate increases to 5.7% in December - Largest nonfarm payroll drop of the year | Unemployment rate increases to 5.7% in December - Largest nonfarm payroll drop of the year | | 353 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/18/2017 | | Yes | 1/18/17 - IDES has teamed up with the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) on a new Going Mobile initiative that will help teens, young adults and those considering career changes to obtain realistic projections and information. The app tells students and job seekers the reality about their career choice, so they can be prepared now for what the future could bring. | | 1/18/2017 12:03 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Reality Check App Puts Career Planning Tools in the Hands of Youth, Job Seekers | 1/24/2017 11:01 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Reality Check App Puts Career Planning Tools in the Hands of Youth, Job Seekers | Reality Check App Puts Career Planning Tools in the Hands of Youth, Job Seekers | | 352 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/22/2016 | | Yes | CHICAGO (12/22/16) – This month, 13 of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced declines in their over-the-year unemployment rates and one was unchanged. Eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs and six reported declines, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“Job growth in Illinois’ metro areas still lag the rest of the nation,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “The metro areas outside of Chicago have experienced more job growth recently than the Chicago metro area, which is a bit of a change from earlier in the year.” | | 12/22/2016 11:58 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Rate | 12/22/2016 12:03 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Rate | Unemployment Rates Remain Higher than National Rate | | 351 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/20/2016 | | Yes | Bipartisan legislation will extend unemployment benefits to approximately 2,000 laid off workers
SPRINGFIELD (12/19/16) - Governor Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 1941, legislation to extend unemployment insurance benefits for up to an additional 26 weeks to approximately 2,000 workers laid off from the Granite City Steel Mill in 2015.
"This legislation will help the hard working families of the Metro East who lost their jobs through no fault of their own," said Governor Rauner. "While we are encouraged by the recent news that more than 200 jobs will return to the Granite City facility, we hope that by extending unemployment benefits we are able to help the other laid off workers bridge the gap until they are gainfully employed again. Our administration will continue to push to help the steel industry and other manufacturers create jobs through common sense reforms to grow jobs, lower property taxes, improve schools and enact term limits."
| | 12/20/2016 3:25 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Governor Rauner Signs Legislation to Aid Granite City Steel Mill Workers | 12/20/2016 3:36 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Governor Rauner Signs Legislation to Aid Granite City Steel Mill Workers | Governor Rauner Signs Legislation to Aid Granite City Steel Mill Workers | | 350 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/15/2016 | | Yes | 12/15/16 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate in November remained at 5.6 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +1,700 jobs over the month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“Through 11 months of 2016, the nation’s rate of growth continues to outpace our rate by 50 percent,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “The biggest sector gains have been in professional and business services with 37,200 jobs added, while the biggest losses have been in manufacturing, with 8,700 fewer jobs.”
| | 12/15/2016 11:55 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.6% | 12/19/2016 10:43 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.6% | Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.6% | | 347 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/15/2016 | | Yes | 12/15/16 - IDES Director Jeff Mays discusses Apprenticeship Plus at the Governor's Cabinet on Children and Youth at Loyola University in Chicago on December 8, 2016. | | 12/15/2016 12:08 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | IDES Director Jeff Mays discusses Apprenticeship Plus | 12/15/2016 12:11 PM | Griffin, Trevia | IDES Director Jeff Mays discusses Apprenticeship Plus | IDES Director Jeff Mays discusses Apprenticeship Plus | | 348 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/6/2016 | | Yes | 12/6/2016 - The Illinois Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities is scheduled to meet December 8, 2016 at 4 p.m. The agenda is listed. | | 12/6/2016 4:09 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities | 12/12/2016 10:54 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities | Illinois Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities | | 346 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/5/2016 | | Yes | 12/5/2016 - The Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board will be meeting December 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Anna D’Ascenzo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 12/5/2016 2:49 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board - Video/Teleconference Meeting December 8, 2016 | 12/14/2016 10:33 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board - Video/Teleconference Meeting December 8, 2016 | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board - Video/Teleconference Meeting December 8, 2016 | | 345 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/1/2016 | | Yes | 11/30/16 - The minimum contribution rate for 2017 is 0.550% (0% plus the 0.550% Fund Building Rate) and the maximum is 7.350% (6.800% plus the 0.550% Fund Building Rate). Only the first $12,960 of wages paid to a worker in calendar year 2017 are subject to the payment of contributions.
The 2017 State Experience Factor for unemployment insurance contributions is 106%. The State Experience Factor for 2016 was 112%. Employers’ 2017 contribution rates are computed in accordance with the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act (“the Act”). >> More information
| | 12/1/2016 9:58 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | 2017 UI Tax Rates for Illinois Employers | 12/1/2016 10:09 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | 2017 UI Tax Rates for Illinois Employers | 2017 UI Tax Rates for Illinois Employers | | 344 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/28/2016 | | Yes | 11/28/16 - The Employment and Economic Opportunity for People With Disabilities is scheduled to meet December 1, 2016. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02).
Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Caroline Alamillo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/NextTalk).
| | 11/28/2016 2:55 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | December Meeting Agenda for Employment and Economic Opportunity for People With Disabilities | 11/30/2016 10:55 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | December Meeting Agenda for Employment and Economic Opportunity for People With Disabilities | December Meeting Agenda for Employment and Economic Opportunity for People With Disabilities | | 341 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/23/2016 | | Yes | 11/23/16 - Thirteen of (14) Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced decreases in their over-the-year unemployment rates and eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. The unemployment rate increased only in the Chicago metro area.
“Overall the year over year unemployment rate increase is disappointing, but not unexpected given Illinois’ lackluster rate of economic recovery since 2011,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “ Each of the six counties in the Chicago metro division saw their unemployment rate increase, while 94 of the remaining 96 counties in the state saw their rates decline.”
| | 11/23/2016 12:35 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Chicago Metro Unemployment Rate Rises | 11/28/2016 10:02 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Chicago Metro Unemployment Rate Rises | Chicago Metro Unemployment Rate Rises | | 340 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/17/2016 | | Yes | 11/17/16 (CHICAGO) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in October edged up to 5.6 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +2,200 jobs over the month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“Illinois continues to recover at a slower rate than the rest of the nation as witnessed by the meager payroll gains in October,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “The recovery has been uneven among the various sectors as Illinois still lags in manufacturing, construction, and financial activities as well as trade, transportation and utilities.”
| | 11/17/2016 3:16 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment rate increases to 5.6% | 11/17/2016 4:50 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment rate increases to 5.6% | Unemployment rate increases to 5.6% | | 339 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/14/2016 | | No | IDES is working with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) to integrate the monthly wage reporting, the quarterly unemployment insurance report filing and the contribution payment process into the MyTax Illinois portal.
MyTax Illinois is the secure website used by Illinois employers and individual taxpayers to electronically file and pay more than 200 taxes and fees. Bringing the unemployment insurance process into MyTax Illinois makes great business sense and simplifies the tax experience for both new and existing Illinois employers.
| | 11/30/2016 3:57 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Employers: Mark Your Calendar – September 2017 | 11/30/2016 4:19 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Employers: Mark Your Calendar – September 2017 | Employers: Mark Your Calendar – September 2017 | | 343 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/27/2016 | | Yes | 10/26/16 - This month, seven of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced increases in their over-the-year unemployment rate and eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“The state is still experiencing not nearly enough growth,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “While the unemployment rate is slightly increased from a year ago, it’s not nearly enough growth as we continue to lose ground to other parts of the country.”
| | 10/27/2016 12:47 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rates Show Slight Increase in half of Metro Areas - Job Growth Remains Sluggish | 10/28/2016 3:53 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rates Show Slight Increase in half of Metro Areas - Job Growth Remains Sluggish | Unemployment Rates Show Slight Increase in half of Metro Areas - Job Growth Remains Sluggish | | 338 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/20/2016 | | Yes | 10/20/16 (CHICAGO) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in September held at 5.5 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by 7,400 jobs over the month, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. Job growth is still below the national average, with Illinois -38,800 jobs short of its peak employment level reached in September 2000.
“Job growth has been uneven over the past several months,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Even with net job growth this year, Illinois still lags the nation in its recovery from the recession.”
|  | 10/20/2016 11:26 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment rate holds at 5.5% - Manufacturing Jobs Continue Multi-Year Decline | 10/20/2016 12:17 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment rate holds at 5.5% - Manufacturing Jobs Continue Multi-Year Decline | Unemployment rate holds at 5.5% - Manufacturing Jobs Continue Multi-Year Decline | | 337 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/22/2016 | | Yes | 9/22/16 - Again this month, twelve of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced decreases in their over-the-year unemployment rate and eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“Job growth is primarily confined to metro areas north of the I-80 corridor and even though it is growth, it is anemic growth when compared to other major metro areas across the country such as New York, Los Angeles and Dallas,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “And many of the Downstate metros still haven’t fully recovered from the recession.”
| | 9/22/2016 11:34 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rate Remains Above National Average in All but Two Metro Areas - Job Growth Remains Mixed in the Metro Areas | 9/28/2016 4:45 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rate Remains Above National Average in All but Two Metro Areas - Job Growth Remains Mixed in the Metro Areas | Unemployment Rate Remains Above National Average in All but Two Metro Areas - Job Growth Remains Mixed in the Metro Areas | | 336 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/21/2016 | | Yes | This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02), for the meeting held on 9/26/16. Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Caroline Alamillo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/NextTalk).
Future Meeting Dates:
Dec. 1, 2016 10am-1pm Murdock Rm, 100 W Randolph (5-300)
March 1, 2017 10am-1 pm Murdock Rm, 100 W Randolph (5-300)
June 1, 2017 10am-1pm Murdock Rm, 100 W Randolph (5-300)
| | 9/21/2016 3:19 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities September Meeting Agenda | 9/29/2016 3:25 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities September Meeting Agend | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities September Meeting Agend | | 335 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/15/2016 | | Yes | 9/15/16 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate in August decreased -0.3 percentage points to 5.5 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. The decrease in Illinois’ unemployment rate is largely due to a decline in the labor force. Job growth is still below the national average, with Illinois -46,400 jobs short of its peak employment level reached in September 2000.
“In this 30-day snapshot, manufacturing losses were heavy, which contributed to more than half of the month’s decrease in nonfarm payroll jobs,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays.
| | 9/15/2016 11:59 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Labor Force Declines Fourth Straight Month - Unemployment rate declines to 5.5% | 9/16/2016 1:52 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Labor Force Declines Fourth Straight Month - Unemployment rate declines to 5.5% | Labor Force Declines Fourth Straight Month - Unemployment rate declines to 5.5% | | 334 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/13/2016 | | Yes | 9/13/16 - This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Anna D’Ascenzo at (312) 793-1160 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 9/13/2016 11:23 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board | 9/13/2016 11:55 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board | | 333 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/25/2016 | | Yes | 8/25/16 - Twelve of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced decreases in their over-the-year unemployment rate and eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
"Our job growth rate is still half that of the rest of the country,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Most of our job growth is concentrated primarily in the northeast corner of the state while downstate job growth continues to lag.” | | 8/25/2016 12:13 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rates Decrease in Twelve Metro Areas - Much of Downstate still suffering job losses | 8/26/2016 2:16 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rates Decrease in Twelve Metro Areas - Much of Downstate still suffering job losses | Unemployment Rates Decrease in Twelve Metro Areas - Much of Downstate still suffering job losses | | 331 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/18/2016 | | Yes | 8/18/16 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate in July decreased 0.4 percentage points to 5.8 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +11,600 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. The decrease in Illinois’ unemployment rate is largely due to a decline in the labor force. Job growth is still below the national average, with Illinois -41,200 jobs short of its peak employment level reached in September 2000.
“We’ve seen growth in labor force participation over the last year, but over the last three months we’ve given too much of it back,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays.
| | 8/18/2016 1:51 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Labor Force Drops for Third Straight Month - Unemployment rate declines to 5.8% | 9/13/2016 12:00 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Labor Force Drops for Third Straight Month - Unemployment rate declines to 5.8% | Labor Force Drops for Third Straight Month - Unemployment rate declines to 5.8% | | 330 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/28/2016 | | Yes | 7/28/16 - CHICAGO – Eight of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan (metro) areas experienced decreases in their over-the-year unemployment rate and eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“One metropolitan area losing jobs is one too many,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “While we boost our efforts to help employers connect with qualified candidates, we also need effective policies in place to realize robust job growth in Illinois.”
| | 7/28/2016 12:05 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Jobs Up in Eight Metros; Down in Six Areas | 7/28/2016 3:15 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Jobs Up in Eight Metros; Down in Six Areas | Jobs Up in Eight Metros; Down in Six Areas | | 329 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/21/2016 | | Yes | 7/21/16 - IDES announced today that the unemployment rate in June decreased 0.2 percentage points to 6.2 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -2,200 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. The decrease in Illinois’ unemployment rate is largely due to a decline in the labor force. Job growth is still below the national average, with Illinois -51,500 jobs short of its peak employment level reached in September 2000.
“In June, Illinois experienced yet another exodus and over-the-year job growth is still at half the national rate,” Director Jeff Mays said. “As we do our part in expanding services that help jobseekers find work more quickly, structural reforms are necessary to get the state’s economy back on track.” | | 7/21/2016 12:10 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | More Illinoisans Leave Labor Force - Illinois Job Growth Still Lags Nation; Unemployment rate declines to 6.2% | 7/26/2016 10:12 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | More Illinoisans Leave Labor Force - Illinois Job Growth Still Lags Nation; Unemployment rate declines to 6.2% | More Illinoisans Leave Labor Force - Illinois Job Growth Still Lags Nation; Unemployment rate declines to 6.2% | | 328 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/12/2016 | | Yes | 7/12/16 - IDES is reminding jobseekers who file claims for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits on or after July 17, 2016, to register for employment service and upload at least one resume to www.IllinoisJobLink.com – before they can receive an unemployment payment (unless they are exempt from the requirement).
Individuals who are currently receiving benefits are not required to register again. IDES provides temporary financial assistance to individuals who have lost their job through no fault of their own and are seeking new employment. | | 7/12/2016 4:33 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | State Reminding Jobseekers to Register for Employment Service, Provide Resume for New Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed on or after July 17 | 7/29/2016 3:14 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | State Reminding Jobseekers to Register for Employment Service, Provide Resume for New Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed on or after July 17 | State Reminding Jobseekers to Register for Employment Service, Provide Resume for New Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed on or after July 17 | | 327 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/30/2016 | | Yes | 6/30/16 - For new unemployment claims filed on or after July 17, 2016, a claimant must register with the Employment Service, by logging on to www.IllinoisJobLink.com. If subject to the registration requirement, UI benefits will not be paid until this registration is complete. | | 6/30/2016 3:57 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | IDES Director Jeff Mays Discusses Expanded Enforcement of Employment Service Registration Requirement - effective on claims filed on or after July 17 | 6/30/2016 4:38 PM | Griffin, Trevia | IDES Director Jeff Mays Discusses Expanded Enforcement of Employment Service Registration Requirement - effective on claims filed on or after July 17 | IDES Director Jeff Mays Discusses Expanded Enforcement of Employment Service Registration Requirement - effective on claims filed on or after July 17 | | 326 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/28/2016 | | Yes | 6/26/16 - Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilites - Meeting Agenda for June 29,2016. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Caroline Alamillo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/NextTalk). | | 6/28/2016 10:48 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilites - Meeting Agenda | 6/28/2016 10:48 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilites - Meeting Agenda | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilites - Meeting Agenda | | 323 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/26/2016 | | Yes | 6/27/16 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that it is expanding efforts to help individuals who file a claim for Unemployment Insurance (UI) move from unemployment to employment. As part of this effort, the Department will enhance its enforcement of the existing legal requirement for those who file a UI claim to register with the Illinois Employment Service. | | 6/27/2016 1:24 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | IDES Highlights Enhanced Efforts to Help Jobseekers - Implements requirements to better connect job seekers and employers for new claims filed on or after July 17 | 7/11/2016 11:04 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | IDES Highlights Enhanced Efforts to Help Jobseekers - Implements requirements to better connect job seekers and employers for new claims filed on or after July 17 | IDES Highlights Enhanced Efforts to Help Jobseekers - Implements requirements to better connect job seekers and employers for new claims filed on or after July 17 | | 319 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/23/2016 | | Yes | 6/23/16 - A majority of Illinois’ metropolitan (metro) areas experienced increases in their over-the-year unemployment rate and half of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES.
“While some metro areas saw job growth, too many didn’t,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “Key structural reforms can help the state grow more jobs as we sharpen our efforts to help unemployed job-seekers get back to work.” | | 6/23/2016 12:11 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment Rates Increase in Most Metro Areas | 6/23/2016 12:27 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rates Increase in Most Metro Areas | Unemployment Rates Increase in Most Metro Areas | | 318 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/16/2016 | | Yes | 6/16/16 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in May decreased 0.2 percentage points to 6.4 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -2,500 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. The decrease in Illinois’ unemployment rate is largely due to a decline in the labor force. Job growth is still below the national average, with Illinois -50,300 jobs short of its peak employment level reached in September 2000. | | 6/16/2016 12:35 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Overall Job Growth Still Lags National Average as Illinoisans Leave Labor Force - Unemployment Rate Remains Among the Highest in the Nation | 6/16/2016 12:40 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Overall Job Growth Still Lags National Average as Illinoisans Leave Labor Force - Unemployment Rate Remains Among the Highest in the Nation | Overall Job Growth Still Lags National Average as Illinoisans Leave Labor Force - Unemployment Rate Remains Among the Highest in the Nation | | 317 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/14/2016 | | Yes | The Illinois Advisory Board video/teleconference meeting (PDF) scheduled for June 16, 2016 begins at 10 a.m. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Anna D’Ascenzo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 6/14/2016 11:50 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting | 6/14/2016 12:06 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting | | 316 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/26/2016 | | Yes | 5/26/16 - All metropolitan areas in Illinois experienced over- the-year unemployment rate increases for the third consecutive month, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). | | 5/26/2016 3:50 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rates Increase in All Metro Areas -First time in six years unemployment rate up in every county | 5/26/2016 3:50 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rates Increase in All Metro Areas -First time in six years unemployment rate up in every county | Unemployment Rates Increase in All Metro Areas -First time in six years unemployment rate up in every county | | 315 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/19/2016 | | Yes | 5/19/16 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in April rose 0.1 percentage points to 6.6 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +5,400 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. Illinois remains -43,000 jobs short of its peak employment level reached in September 2000. | | 5/19/2016 12:43 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Adds 5,400 Jobs; Overall Job Growth Still Below National Average - Unemployment Rate increases to 6.6 % | 5/19/2016 12:47 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Adds 5,400 Jobs; Overall Job Growth Still Below National Average - Unemployment Rate increases to 6.6 % | Illinois Adds 5,400 Jobs; Overall Job Growth Still Below National Average - Unemployment Rate increases to 6.6 % | | 314 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/5/2016 | 5/13/2016 | No | 5/5/16 - This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5ILCS 120/02).
Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Caroline Alamillo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/NextTalk). | | 5/5/2016 3:54 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Public Notice: Meeting Agenda - EEO for People with Disabilities | 5/24/2016 10:00 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Public Notice: Meeting Agenda - EEO for People with Disabilities | Public Notice: Meeting Agenda - EEO for People with Disabilities | | 313 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/21/2016 | | Yes | 4/21/16 - All metropolitan areas in Illinois experienced over the year unemployment rate increases for the second consecutive month, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). | | 4/21/2016 12:37 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Metro Area Job Data Mixed - Unemployment Rates Increase in All Metro Areas | 4/21/2016 1:42 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Metro Area Job Data Mixed - Unemployment Rates Increase in All Metro Areas | Metro Area Job Data Mixed - Unemployment Rates Increase in All Metro Areas | | 312 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/14/2016 | | Yes | 4/14/16 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ unemployment rate in March rose 0.1 percentage points to 6.5 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +14,700 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. | | 4/14/2016 12:34 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Adds 14,700 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.5% - Annual Growth Rate Remains Significantly Below National Average | 4/14/2016 12:41 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Adds 14,700 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.5% - Annual Growth Rate Remains Significantly Below National Average | Illinois Adds 14,700 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.5% - Annual Growth Rate Remains Significantly Below National Average | | 311 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/8/2016 | | No | Interested parties have until May 6, 2016, which is 60 days from the date of this Public Notice, to file with the Court written objections to IDES’s motion to amend the Consent Decree to remove the requirement to publish the Complete Reporter. The objection should be filed with the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, Daley Center, 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602, located on the seventh floor, using the case caption. For more information...
| | 3/3/2016 3:58 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Public Notice Regarding the Consent Decree in Welch v. Bowling | 5/12/2016 3:57 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | A Public Notice Regarding the Consent Decree in Welch v. Bowling | A Public Notice Regarding the Consent Decree in Welch v. Bowling | | 301 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/31/2016 | | Yes | 3/31/16 - Unemployment rates increased in all of the metro areas compared to last year, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The increase in the unemployment rate in most metropolitan areas is partially due to more people looking for work. | | 3/31/2016 1:21 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rates Increase in All Metro Areas - Illinois continues to lag behind nation in job growth despite jobs increase | 3/31/2016 1:22 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rates Increase in All Metro Areas - Illinois continues to lag behind nation in job growth despite jobs increase | Unemployment Rates Increase in All Metro Areas - Illinois continues to lag behind nation in job growth despite jobs increase | | 310 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/30/2016 | | Yes | 3/30/16 - Governor Bruce Rauner and State CIO Hardik Bhatt announced today the Administration is moving forward in the formation of the new Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). The Secretary of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) also joined the Governor to explain how their respective agencies have started to transform and modernize their departments’ IT systems. | | 3/30/2016 2:24 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Department of Innovation and Technology Moves Forward in Transforming Illinois’ Digital Landscape | 3/30/2016 2:24 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Department of Innovation and Technology Moves Forward in Transforming Illinois’ Digital Landscape | Department of Innovation and Technology Moves Forward in Transforming Illinois’ Digital Landscape | | 309 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/24/2016 | | Yes | 3/24/16 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ unemployment rate in February rose 0.1 percentage points to 6.4 percent and nonfarm payrolls increased by +18,100 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. Nonfarm payrolls recovered from the 2007-2009 recession in February; however Illinois’ average job growth since employment recovery began in January 2010 remains well below the national average. | | 3/24/2016 2:32 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Adds 18,100 Jobs; Growth Rate Remains Significantly Below National Average - Unemployment rate rose to 6.4 percent | 3/24/2016 2:38 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Adds 18,100 Jobs; Growth Rate Remains Significantly Below National Average - Unemployment rate rose to 6.4 percent | Illinois Adds 18,100 Jobs; Growth Rate Remains Significantly Below National Average - Unemployment rate rose to 6.4 percent | | 308 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/23/2016 | | Yes | 3/23/16 - A number of individuals with recently-filed unemployment claims have reported receiving emails or phone calls “from IDES”, or an Employment Advisory Department, requesting personal information from their credit report, use of email links to an “official” application, or with instructions to call the office that describes additional benefits or prizes for filing a timely claim.
| | 3/23/2016 4:36 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Social Engineering/Phishing - Recent cyber attacks against IDES Claimants | 3/24/2016 2:41 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Social Engineering/Phishing - Recent cyber attacks against IDES Claimants | Social Engineering/Phishing - Recent cyber attacks against IDES Claimants | | 307 | | No |
| | 3/17/2016 | | No | 3/17/16 - Unemployment rates increased in a majority of the metro areas – as did the number of people entering the workforce – indicating many individuals did not find employment, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). | | 3/17/2016 12:38 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rates Increase in Most Metro Areas | 3/17/2016 12:38 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rates Increase in Most Metro Areas | Unemployment Rates Increase in Most Metro Areas | | 306 | FAQS | No |
| | 3/15/2016 | | Yes | 3/15/16 - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics yesterday released 2015 Benchmarked jobs data for all states and Washington, DC showing Illinois continues to lag behind neighboring states in terms of job growth. Year-to-year growth in Illinois continues to be anemic. Illinois is one of only three states that has never surpassed its 2000 peak employment levels and remains 80,000 jobs short.
| | 3/15/2016 4:14 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Revises Jobs Data for All States | 3/15/2016 4:22 PM | Griffin, Trevia | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Revises Jobs Data for All States - Illinois continues to lag neighboring states in job growth; U.S. grew at twice the rate of Illinois | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Revises Jobs Data for All States - Illinois continues to lag neighboring states in job growth; U.S. grew at twice the rate of Illinois | | 305 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/14/2016 | | Yes | 3/14/16 - The Illinois Advisory Board video/teleconference meeting (PDF) scheduled for March 17, 2016 begins at 10 a.m. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Anna D’Ascenzo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 3/14/2016 3:41 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting Agenda | 3/14/2016 3:43 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting Agenda | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting Agenda | | 304 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/10/2016 | | Yes | 3/10/16 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ the unemployment rate in January rose 0.2 percentage points to 6.3 percent and nonfarm payroll jobs increased by +1,500, based on data released by IDES and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Illinois’ average job growth since employment recovery began in January 2010 remains significantly below the national average, and employment will not recover from the 2007-2009 recession until May 2016, according to IDES labor market analysts. The nation is currently 3.5 percent above its prior peak level of employment.
“When you compare job growth to most other states across nation, Illinois has persistently lagged the national growth rate throughout the recovery period,” said Jeff Mays, Director, IDES. “Even with the upward revision to the 2015 jobs figures, we went from no growth to very low growth. At the same time, the nation grew twice as fast.”
| | 3/10/2016 2:56 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.3 in January; Jobs Increase by 1,500 | 3/10/2016 3:09 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.3 in January; Jobs Increase by 1,500 | Illinois Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.3 in January; Jobs Increase by 1,500 | | 303 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/6/2016 | | Yes | 3/7/16 - Illinois Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities - Planning Retreat
March 16, 2016 10:30am to 4:30pm
James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Conference Room 2-025
(Call in: 641-715-3580 / Access Code: 494135)
| | 3/7/2016 4:43 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities | 7/7/2016 1:14 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities | Illinois Task Force on Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities | | 302 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/28/2016 | | Yes | 1/28/16 - Illinois jobs decreased in six metropolitan areas and unemployment rates increased in eleven regions, according to data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate remained the same in three areas and one metro area saw no change in non farm jobs. The not seasonally adjusted data compares over-the-year change from December 2015 with December 2014. | | 1/28/2016 12:18 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Metro Area Unemployment Rates Continue Rising - Job Growth Remains Slow | 1/28/2016 12:43 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Metro Area Unemployment Rates Continue Rising - Job Growth Remains Slow | Metro Area Unemployment Rates Continue Rising - Job Growth Remains Slow | | 300 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/26/2016 | | Yes | 1/26/16 - The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 requires the governor of each state to outline a four-year strategy for the workforce development system by preparing either a Unified State Plan encompassing the following federal programs: WIOA Title IB, Title II-Adult Education, Title III-Wagner-Peyser, and Title IV-Vocational Rehabilitation Services; or a Combined State Plan that includes these partners plus at least one of certain other partner agencies. Illinois is using the Unified State Plan approach. The state will submit the Unified State Plan in accordance with guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Labor.
The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB) is hereby requesting public comment on the Program Year (PY) 2016 – 2019 Unified State Plan. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Central Time, February 24, 2016.
| | 1/26/2016 9:16 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Seeking Comments on WIOA Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan | 1/26/2016 9:36 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Seeking Comments on WIOA Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan | Illinois Seeking Comments on WIOA Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan | | 299 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/22/2016 | | Yes | 1/22/16 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ nonfarm payroll employment lost -16,300 jobs and the unemployment rate in December rose 0.2 percentage points to 5.9 percent, based on preliminary data released by the Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). According to IDES labor market analysts, Illinois’ average job growth since the employment recovery began in January 2010 remains well below the national average, and employment will not recover from the 2007-2009 recession until September 2017. | | 1/22/2016 11:48 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | December Jobs in Illinois Decrease -16,300 while Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.9 | 1/25/2016 12:24 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | December Jobs in Illinois Decrease -16,300 while Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.9 | December Jobs in Illinois Decrease -16,300 while Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.9 | | 298 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/15/2016 | | Yes | 1/15/16 – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will close three of its local offices to comply with the federal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) and realign its regional offices to address a federal budget shortfall of approximately $6.2 million in Fiscal Year 2016. Office consolidations are projected to save IDES approximately $2 million in lease and salary costs.
| | 1/15/2016 3:49 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Department of Employment Security Consolidating Offices to meet USDOL WIOA Requirements and to Address Federal Budget Shortfall | 1/15/2016 4:08 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Department of Employment Security Consolidating Offices to meet USDOL WIOA Requirements and to Address Federal Budget Shortfall | Illinois Department of Employment Security Consolidating Offices to meet USDOL WIOA Requirements and to Address Federal Budget Shortfall | | 297 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/6/2016 | | Yes | 1/6/16 - Governor Bruce Rauner today added 11 counties to the state disaster declaration for widespread flooding. Those counties include Cass, Cumberland, Iroquois, Lawrence, Marion, Menard, Moultrie, Pike, Richland, Sangamon and Vermilion. | | 1/6/2016 11:05 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Governor Rauner Adds 11 Counties to State Disaster Proclamation for Flooding | 1/8/2016 8:58 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Governor Rauner Adds 11 Counties to State Disaster Proclamation for Flooding | Governor Rauner Adds 11 Counties to State Disaster Proclamation for Flooding | | 296 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/23/2015 | | Yes | 12/23/15 - Unemployment rates increased in 12 metro areas, decreased in one and was unchanged in one. Eight metro areas across the state saw job loss compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). | | 12/23/2015 12:38 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rates up in Most Metro Areas - Job Growth Continues to Lag | 12/23/2015 12:42 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rates up in Most Metro Areas - Job Growth Continues to Lag | Unemployment Rates up in Most Metro Areas - Job Growth Continues to Lag | | 294 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/17/2015 | | Yes | 12/17/15 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ nonfarm payroll employment gained +400 jobs and the unemployment rate in November rose 0.3 percentage points to 5.7 percent, based on preliminary data released by the Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). | | 12/17/2015 1:39 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | November Jobs in Illinois Increase +400 while Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.7 | 12/17/2015 1:42 PM | Griffin, Trevia | November Jobs in Illinois Increase +400 while Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.7 | November Jobs in Illinois Increase +400 while Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.7 | | 293 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/16/2015 | 12/31/2015 | No | 12/23/15 - The IDES office in Chicago Heights has been closed today and tomorrow due to construction-related damage to the phone and data lines. Staff have been temporarily moved to the Harvey office, and in-person services will be provided from that office. For most questions about Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims or other IDES services for individuals, please call (800) 244-5631 or TTY (866) 488-4016. We apologize for the inconvenience.
| | 12/23/2015 2:35 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Temporary Closure of Chicago Heights Office | 1/13/2016 3:53 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Temporary Closure of Chicago Heights Office | Temporary Closure of Chicago Heights Office | | 295 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/25/2015 | | Yes | 11/25/15 - Unemployment rates in Illinois fell in 12 metro areas, increased in one and remained the same in one. Seven metro areas across the state saw job loss compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Not seasonally adjusted data compares October 2015 with October 2014. | | 11/25/2015 12:56 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Metros See Minimal Job Growth; Seven Metro Areas Lose Jobs - Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend | 11/25/2015 12:57 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Metros See Minimal Job Growth; Seven Metro Areas Lose Jobs - Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend | Illinois Metros See Minimal Job Growth; Seven Metro Areas Lose Jobs - Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend | | 292 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/23/2015 | | Yes | 11/23/15 - Governor Bruce Rauner and the following labor unions have agreed to terms on new four-year collective bargaining agreements: Service Employees International Union (“SEIU”), Local 1 Chicago, the International Union of United Food and Commercial Workers, the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Three Councils of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, Mid-Central Illinois Regional Council of Carpenters, and the St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenter’s Regional Council), the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers – Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, the Laborers International Union of North America, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, & Transportation Workers, and Illinois State Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. | | 11/23/2015 1:19 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Rauner Administration Reaches Collective Bargaining Agreements with SEIU & Additional Trade Unions | 11/23/2015 4:10 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Rauner Administration Reaches Collective Bargaining Agreements with SEIU & Additional Trade Unions | Rauner Administration Reaches Collective Bargaining Agreements with SEIU & Additional Trade Unions | | 290 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/23/2015 | | Yes | 11/23/15 - Governor Rauner and White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough spoke by phone late Friday about the governor’s unanswered requests for information related to the Syrian refugee program. | | 11/23/2015 4:04 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Readout of Governor Rauner Calls with WH Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security | 11/23/2015 4:14 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Readout of Governor Rauner Calls with WH Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security | Readout of Governor Rauner Calls with WH Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security | | 291 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/19/2015 | | Yes | 11/19/2015 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ nonfarm payroll employment gained +14,100 jobs and the unemployment rate in October held at 5.4 percent, based on preliminary data released by the Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). October’s gain follows four consecutive monthly declines. Illinois’ average job growth since the employment recovery began in January 2010 remains below the national average, however, and employment will not recover from the 2007-2009 recession until December 2016, according to IDES analysts. | | 11/19/2015 12:40 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | October Jobs in Illinois Increase +14,100 while Unemployment Rate Holds at 5.4 | 11/19/2015 12:40 PM | Griffin, Trevia | October Jobs in Illinois Increase +14,100 while Unemployment Rate Holds at 5.4 | October Jobs in Illinois Increase +14,100 while Unemployment Rate Holds at 5.4 | | 289 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/16/2015 | | Yes | 11/16/15 - Director Mays spoke at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Hiring Our Heroes” Event on Thurs, Nov 5 at the United Center. Nearly 500 people attended the hiring expo, which was geared towards service members, veterans, and military spouses. Veterans were also offered free tickets to a Chicago Bulls Game being held that evening.
| | 11/16/2015 5:25 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | IDES at “Hiring Our Heroes” Event – United Center | 11/18/2015 5:24 PM | Griffin, Trevia | IDES at “Hiring Our Heroes” Event – United Center | IDES at “Hiring Our Heroes” Event – United Center | | 288 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/13/2015 | | Yes | 11/9/15 - This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Caroline Alamillo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/NextTalk). | | 11/13/2015 9:41 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Meeting Notice & Agenda: Employment & Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities | 11/13/2015 10:10 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Meeting Notice & Agenda | Meeting Notice & Agenda | | 287 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/9/2015 | | Yes | 11/9/15 - SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today that his administration has reached an agreement with business groups and labor organizations to reform and improve Illinois’ unemployment insurance system.
“We have a lot of work left to turn around Illinois, but today’s agreement is a step towards making us more competitive so we can increase investment in the state and grow jobs,” Governor Rauner said. “I want to thank the legislators involved in crafting this agreement and urge the legislature to swiftly pass legislation and send it to my desk.” | | 11/9/2015 4:59 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Administration-Business-Labor Reach Agreement on Unemployment Insurance | 11/13/2015 10:02 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Administration-Business-Labor Reach Agreement on Unemployment Insurance | Administration-Business-Labor Reach Agreement on Unemployment Insurance | | 286 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/22/2015 | | Yes | 10/22/15 - September was the nineteenth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area while eight metro areas across the state saw job loss compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Not seasonally adjusted data compares September 2015 with September 2014.
| | 10/22/2015 1:07 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Sees Minimal Job Growth; Eight Metro Areas Lose Jobs - Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend | 10/22/2015 1:09 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Sees Minimal Job Growth; Eight Metro Areas Lose Jobs - Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend | Illinois Sees Minimal Job Growth; Eight Metro Areas Lose Jobs - Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend | | 285 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/20/2015 | | Yes | 10/20/15 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will issue $15 million in credits to thousands of new employers within eight industries which were incorrectly charged higher unemployment tax rates since 2013. | | 10/20/2015 10:07 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | State to Issue $15 million in Credits to Correct Overcharge in Unemployment Contribution Tax Rates; IDES fixes calculation error impacting thousands of employers across several industries | 10/20/2015 10:13 AM | Griffin, Trevia | State to Issue $15 million in Credits to Correct Overcharge in Unemployment Contribution Tax Rates; IDES fixes calculation error impacting thousands of employers across several industries | State to Issue $15 million in Credits to Correct Overcharge in Unemployment Contribution Tax Rates; IDES fixes calculation error impacting thousands of employers across several industries | | 281 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/16/2015 | | Yes | 10/16/15 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ unemployment rate in September declined to 5.4 percent and nonfarm payroll employment shed -6,900 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The state’s job numbers dropped for a fourth consecutive month, keeping Illinois below the national average. Based on the slower path recorded this year, IDES analysts anticipate that Illinois employment will not recover from the 2007-2009 recession until April 2017. | | 10/16/2015 2:10 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | September Jobs in Illinois Decrease -6,900 while Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.4; Illinois Jobs Decline Four Consecutive Months | 10/16/2015 2:14 PM | Griffin, Trevia | September Jobs in Illinois Decrease -6,900 while Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.4; llinois Jobs Decline Four Consecutive Months | September Jobs in Illinois Decrease -6,900 while Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.4; llinois Jobs Decline Four Consecutive Months | | 280 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/16/2015 | | Yes | | | 10/20/2015 10:16 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Need Help Certifying for Unemployment Insurance Benefits? | 10/20/2015 10:26 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Need Help Certifying for Unemployment Insurance Benefits? | Need Help Certifying for Unemployment Insurance Benefits? | | 282 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/24/2015 | | Yes | 9/24/15 - August was the 18th month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Despite some job growth, six metro areas saw job loss. | | 9/24/2015 1:30 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rates Down; Job Growth Remains Slow and Uneven; Six Metro Areas Across State Lose Jobs | 9/24/2015 1:36 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rates Down; Job Growth Remains Slow and Uneven; Six Metro Areas Across State Lose Jobs | Unemployment Rates Down; Job Growth Remains Slow and Uneven; Six Metro Areas Across State Lose Jobs | | 278 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/17/2015 | | Yes | 9/17/15 - The Illinois Advisory Board video/teleconference meeting (PDF) scheduled for September 22, 2015 begins at 10 a.m. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Anna D’Ascenzo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 9/17/2015 12:41 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting Agenda | 9/17/2015 3:55 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting Agenda | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting Agenda | | 276 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/17/2015 | | Yes | 9/17/15 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ unemployment rate in August declined to 5.6 percent and nonfarm payroll employment shed -900 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The state’s job numbers dropped for a third consecutive month, keeping Illinois below the national average and further delaying Illinois’ economic recovery from the 2007-2009 recession. | | 9/17/2015 1:01 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | August Jobs in Illinois Decrease -900 while Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.6; Illinois Jobs Decline Three Consecutive Months | 9/17/2015 1:08 PM | Griffin, Trevia | August Jobs in Illinois Decrease -900 while Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.6; Illinois Jobs Decline Three Consecutive Months | August Jobs in Illinois Decrease -900 while Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.6; Illinois Jobs Decline Three Consecutive Months | | 277 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/14/2015 | | No |
9/14/15 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) conducts hundreds of workshops, job fairs, and recruitment and hiring events across the state, many of them right in your neighborhood. Be sure to check out IDES’ calendar every day for more information about upcoming events that can help you find a job or the right candidate for your company. Check out the IDES Hiring, Recruitment and Job Fair Calendar.
You can also log on anytime to www.IllinoisJobLink.com (IJL), the state’s largest job search engine and start your work search today. | | 10/20/2015 10:23 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Hiring Events/Job Fairs in your Neighborhood | 8/28/2019 2:24 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Hiring Events/Job Fairs in your Neighborhood | Hiring Events/Job Fairs in your Neighborhood | | 283 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/28/2015 | | Yes | 8/27/15 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will issue $16 million in credits, including associated interest charges, to nearly 13,000 Illinois employers who experienced difficulties in transitioning to new wage reporting requirements under the 2012 Medicaid reform law and Department rulemaking. The Department credited $1.5 million on Aug. 14 to approximately 4,000 impacted employers and $14.5 million will be credited to the remaining number of employers by the end of the 4th quarter. Refunds would be issued only if the credits cannot be applied to other liabilities by Jan. 31, 2016, under a rule agreed upon by the business and labor communities. | | 8/28/2015 5:17 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | State to Issue $16 million in Credits to Reverse Penalties for Monthly Electronic Wage Reporting | 8/28/2015 5:24 PM | Griffin, Trevia | State to Issue $16 million in Credits to Reverse Penalties for Monthly Electronic Wage Reporting | State to Issue $16 million in Credits to Reverse Penalties for Monthly Electronic Wage Reporting | | 275 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/27/2015 | | Yes | 8/27/15 - July was the seventeenth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Rates also fell in all of Illinois’s 102 counties for the fifteenth time in the last sixteen months. Not seasonally adjusted data compares July 2015 with July 2014.
“The year-over-year statewide unemployment rate has declined from 7.3 percent to 5.9 percent and continues to fall in all metro areas,” IDES Director Jeff Mays said. “However, we are still concerned that the long-term unemployed are still having difficulty finding jobs while there were 205,700 on-line job postings by Illinois employers in July.”
| | 8/27/2015 3:30 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend in All Metro Areas; Modest Job Growth Still Uneven Across State | 8/27/2015 3:46 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend in All Metro Areas; Modest Job Growth Still Uneven Across State | Unemployment Rates Continue Downward Trend in All Metro Areas; Modest Job Growth Still Uneven Across State | | 274 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/26/2015 | | Yes | 8/26/15 - This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Caroline Alamillo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/NextTalk).
| | 8/26/2015 10:15 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities | 8/26/2015 10:20 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities | Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities | | 272 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/20/2015 | | Yes | 8/20/15 – IDES announced today that Illinois’ unemployment rate in July declined to 5.8 percent and nonfarm payroll employment added +1,900 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The state’s job growth numbers, however, continue to trail those of all other states, and further delay Illinois’ economic recovery from the 2007-2009 recession.
“Since the beginning of this year, Illinois has gained only a quarter of the job growth seen by the rest of the country. Had we grown at the same pace, Illinois would have added 40,000 more jobs by now,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “With the added problem of a widening job growth gap between Illinois and the rest of the nation, we won’t achieve pre-recession job levels until September 2016, nearly two and a half years after the entire nation regained its jobs.” | | 8/20/2015 2:33 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | July Jobs in Illinois Increase +1,900; Illinois Job Growth Lags Behind Nation | 8/20/2015 3:06 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | July Jobs in Illinois Increase +1,900; Illinois Job Growth Lags Behind Nation | July Jobs in Illinois Increase +1,900; Illinois Job Growth Lags Behind Nation | | 271 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/3/2015 | | No | 8/3/15 -The current state budget situation presents a unique and fluid set of circumstances. Existing precedent does not necessarily provide a definitive answer to every unemployment insurance question related to the situation.
Please note that individuals are ineligible for unemployment benefits if they continue to work as full-time employees of the state, even if they miss a paycheck.
Individuals are potentially subject to disqualification if they stop working and claim unemployment benefits in anticipation of possibly not receiving a paycheck on time. | | 10/20/2015 11:33 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Important Information for State Employees Regarding UI benefits During Budget Impasse | 10/20/2015 11:35 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Important Information for State Employees Regarding UI benefits During Budget Impasse | Important Information for State Employees Regarding UI benefits During Budget Impasse | | 284 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/23/2015 | | Yes | 7/23/15 - June was the 16th month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in Illinois compared to a year ago, but job growth is still slow downstate, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Unemployment rates also fell in all of Illinois’s 102 counties for the 14th time in the last fifteen months. Not seasonally adjusted data compares June 2015 with June 2014. | | 7/23/2015 1:37 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Downstate Illinois Still Lagging in Job Growth - Unemployment Rates Continue Falling in All Metro Areas | 7/23/2015 1:56 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Downstate Illinois Still Lagging in Job Growth - Unemployment Rates Continue Falling in All Metro Areas | Downstate Illinois Still Lagging in Job Growth - Unemployment Rates Continue Falling in All Metro Areas | | 270 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/16/2015 | | Yes | 7/16/15 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ unemployment rate in June declined to 5.9 percent and nonfarm payroll employment shed -7,500 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). | | 7/16/2015 12:22 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | June Jobs in Illinois Decrease -7,500 - Illinois Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.9 percent | 7/16/2015 12:22 PM | Griffin, Trevia | June Jobs in Illinois Decrease -7,500 - Illinois Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.9 percent | June Jobs in Illinois Decrease -7,500 - Illinois Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.9 percent | | 269 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/25/2015 | | Yes | 6/25/15 - May was the fifteenth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Rates also fell in all of Illinois’s 102 counties. Not seasonally adjusted data compares May 2015 with May 2014. | | 6/25/2015 1:55 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rates Down in All Metro Areas | 7/13/2015 5:00 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rates Down in All Metro Areas - Job Gains Remain Uneven Across State | Unemployment Rates Down in All Metro Areas - Job Gains Remain Uneven Across State | | 268 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/24/2015 | | Yes | 6/24/15 - This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Anna D’Ascenzo at (312) 793-1160 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 6/24/2015 10:22 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting June 2015 | 9/29/2015 10:27 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting - June 2015 | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting - June 2015 | | 267 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/18/2015 | | Yes | 6/18/15 - IDES announced today that Illinois’ unemployment rate in May held steady at 6.0 percent. The state’s unemployment rate is higher than the national unemployment rate reported for May, which inched up from the prior month to 5.5 percent. Nonfarm payroll employment gained +9,200 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). | | 6/18/2015 1:35 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | May Jobs in Illinois Increase +9,200; Job Growth Still Lagging Behind Other States | 6/18/2015 1:41 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | May Jobs in Illinois Increase +9,200; Job Growth Still Lagging Behind Other States | May Jobs in Illinois Increase +9,200; Job Growth Still Lagging Behind Other States | | 266 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/28/2015 | | Yes | 5/28/15 - April was the fourteenth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Rates also fell in 101 of Illinois’s 102 counties. Not seasonally adjusted data compares April 2015 with April 2014. | | 5/28/2015 12:48 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Metro Unemployment Rates Continue Dropping | 5/28/2015 12:52 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Metro Unemployment Rates Continue Dropping | Illinois Metro Unemployment Rates Continue Dropping | | 265 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/21/2015 | | Yes | 5/21/15 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ unemployment rate in April held steady at 6.0 percent. The state’s unemployment rate is higher than the national unemployment rate reported for April, which dipped slightly from the prior month to 5.4 percent. Nonfarm payroll employment gained +4,800 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the Department and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). | | 5/21/2015 1:02 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | April Jobs Increase +4,800 in Illinois | 5/21/2015 1:08 PM | Griffin, Trevia | April Jobs Increase +4,800 in Illinois | April Jobs Increase +4,800 in Illinois | | 264 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/23/2015 | | Yes | 4/23/15 - March was the thirteenth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by IDES and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Rates also fell in all 102 counties for the twelfth consecutive month and the thirteenth time out of the past fifteen months. Not seasonally adjusted data compares March 2015 with March 2014. | | 4/23/2015 12:28 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Metro Unemployment Rates Drop; Job Growth Stalls | 5/28/2015 12:21 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Metro Unemployment Rates Drop; Job Growth Stalls | Illinois Metro Unemployment Rates Drop; Job Growth Stalls | | 263 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/16/2015 | | Yes | 4/16/15 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that Illinois’ unemployment rate in March held steady at 6.0 percent. The state’s unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national unemployment rate reported for March, which also was unchanged from the prior month at 5.5 percent. Nonfarm payroll employment shed -1,800 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the Department and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). | | 4/16/2015 1:28 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | March Jobs Decline -1,800 in Illinois | 4/20/2015 9:35 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | March Jobs Decline -1,800 in Illinois | March Jobs Decline -1,800 in Illinois | | 260 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/31/2015 | | Yes | 3/31/15 - February was the twelfth month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Rates also fell in all 102 counties for the eleventh consecutive month and the twelfth time out of the past fourteen months. Not seasonally adjusted data compares February 2015 with February 2014. | | 3/31/2015 12:32 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Rates Drop in All Metro Areas – Job Growth Uneven | 4/3/2015 11:42 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Rates Drop in All Metro Areas – Job Growth Uneven | Unemployment Rates Drop in All Metro Areas – Job Growth Uneven | | 259 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/27/2015 | | Yes | 3/27/15 -The Illinois Advisory Board video/teleconference meeting (PDF) begins at 10 a.m. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Anna D’Ascenzo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 3/27/2015 11:26 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting | 9/29/2015 10:23 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting | | 258 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/24/2015 | | Yes | 3/24/15 - IDES announced today that Illinois’ unemployment rate in February decreased 0.1 percentage points to 6.0 percent. The state’s unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national unemployment rate reported for February at 5.5 percent. Nonfarm payroll employment gained +13,800 jobs, based on preliminary data released by the Department and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). | | 3/24/2015 1:57 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | February Jobs Increase +13,800 in Illinois | 3/24/2015 2:00 PM | Griffin, Trevia | February Jobs Increase +13,800 in Illinois | February Jobs Increase +13,800 in Illinois | | 257 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/17/2015 | | Yes | 3/17/15 - January was the eleventh month in a row that unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state compared to a year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Rates also fell in all 102 counties for the sixth consecutive month and the seventh time out of the last eight months. Not seasonally adjusted data compares January 2015 with January 2014.
| | 3/17/2015 1:40 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment Rates Continue Dropping in All Metro Areas | 3/17/2015 1:48 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rates Continue Dropping in All Metro Areas | Unemployment Rates Continue Dropping in All Metro Areas | | 256 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/12/2015 | | Yes | 3/12/15 - IDES announced today that Illinois’ unemployment rate in January decreased 0.1 percentage points to 6.1 percent. The state’s unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national unemployment rate reported for January at 5.7 percent. | | 3/12/2015 12:12 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.1 Percent | 3/12/2015 12:41 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.1 Percent | Illinois Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.1 Percent | | 255 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/29/2015 | | Yes | 1/29/15 - December unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state. This was the ninth consecutive month that all metro areas reported over-the-year declines in their unemployment rates, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. | | 1/29/2015 2:07 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | December Unemployment Rates Fall in All Metro Areas | 1/29/2015 2:16 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | December Unemployment Rates Fall in All Metro Areas | December Unemployment Rates Fall in All Metro Areas | | 254 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/23/2015 | | Yes | 1/23/15 - The Illinois unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percentage points to 6.2 percent in December. Nonfarm payroll employment gained +17,100 jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES.. | | 1/23/2015 11:41 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.2 Percent | 1/23/2015 11:59 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.2 Percent | Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.2 Percent | | 253 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/23/2014 | | Yes | 12/23/14 - November unemployment rates fell in every metro for the eighth consecutive month and all are at six or seven year lows, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES. Rates also fell in all 102 counties for the fifth time out of six months. | | 12/23/2014 12:28 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Metro Unemployment Falls For Eighth Consecutive Month | 12/23/2014 1:59 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Metro Unemployment Falls For Eighth Consecutive Month | Metro Unemployment Falls For Eighth Consecutive Month | | 252 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/19/2014 | | Yes | 12/18/2014 - Illinois employers added +2,300 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 6.4 percent despite more people looking for work, according to preliminary data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The data is seasonally adjusted. | | 12/19/2014 10:14 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | November Unemployment Falls to 6.4 Percent | 12/19/2014 10:17 AM | Griffin, Trevia | November Unemployment Falls to 6.4 Percent | November Unemployment Falls to 6.4 Percent | | 251 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/15/2014 | | Yes | 12/15/14 - Individuals who collected unemployment insurance in 2014 can take control of their tax preparation and sign up to be notified when the 1099G tax form is available, IDES said today. | | 12/15/2014 1:53 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Sign Up to Be Told When 1099G Tax Form is Available | 12/15/2014 2:02 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Sign Up to Be Told When 1099G Tax Form is Available | Sign Up to Be Told When 1099G Tax Form is Available | | 250 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/10/2014 | | Yes | 12/10/14 - The Illinois Advisory Board video/teleconference meeting (PDF) begins at 10 a.m. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Anna D’Ascenzo at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 12/10/2014 9:59 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Meeting | 12/15/2014 1:54 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board | | 249 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/8/2014 | | Yes | 12/8/2014 – Illinois employers in November posted 214,000 help-wanted ads on the internet and 85 percent sought full‑time workers, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said today, citing the independent Conference Board report. The data is seasonally adjusted. | | 12/8/2014 10:25 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | 214,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in November | 12/8/2014 10:25 AM | Griffin, Trevia | 214,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in November | 214,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in November | | 248 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/1/2014 | | Yes | 12/1/2014 - Unemployment insurance tax rates will fall or remain at the minimum for most employers in 2015 because the economy is outperforming expectations used in 2011 reform legislation that created tools to prevent waste, fraud and abuse in the temporary assistance program, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said today. | | 12/1/2014 2:49 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Economic Growth and Anti-Fraud Programs | 12/1/2014 3:20 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Economic Growth and Anti-Fraud Programs Lead to Tax Cuts for Nearly 50 Percent of Employers | Economic Growth and Anti-Fraud Programs Lead to Tax Cuts for Nearly 50 Percent of Employers | | 247 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/26/2014 | | Yes | 11/16/14 - October unemployment rates fell in every metro area for the seventh consecutive month and most are at six or seven year lows, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The rate also fell in 101 counties and was unchanged in Mercer County. | | 11/26/2014 12:26 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Seventh Consecutive Month | 11/26/2014 12:30 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Seventh Consecutive Month | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Seventh Consecutive Month | | 246 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/20/2014 | | Yes | 11/20/14 - The October unemployment rate in Illinois was 6.6 percent, unchanged from September, and down from 9.1 percent one year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES. | | 11/20/2014 5:01 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | October Unemployment Unchanged at 6.6 Percent | 11/20/2014 5:06 PM | Griffin, Trevia | October Unemployment Unchanged at 6.6 Percent | October Unemployment Unchanged at 6.6 Percent | | 245 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/17/2014 | | Yes | 11/17/14 - Illinois employers posted more than 211,900 help wanted ads on the internet in October and 85 percent sought full-time workers, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said today, citing the independent Conference Board report. The data is seasonally adjusted. | | 11/17/2014 10:42 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | 211,900 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in October | 11/17/2014 10:46 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | 211,900 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in October | 211,900 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in October | | 244 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 11/14/2014 | | Yes | 11/14/14 - A Blue Island man was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay $234,000 to the Illinois Department of Employment Security for defrauding the unemployment insurance program. IDES’ anti-fraud efforts initiated the investigation that led to the federal conviction. | | 11/14/2014 12:32 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Five Year Prison Sentence for Unemployment Fraud | 11/14/2014 12:32 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Five Year Prison Sentence for Unemployment Fraud | Five Year Prison Sentence for Unemployment Fraud | | 243 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/23/2014 | | Yes | 10/23/14 - September unemployment rates fell in every metro area for the sixth consecutive month and most are at six or seven year lows, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. Rates fell in all 102 counties for the fourth consecutive month. | | 10/23/2014 11:56 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Sixth Consecutive Month | 10/23/2014 12:07 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Sixth Consecutive Month | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Sixth Consecutive Month | | 242 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/17/2014 | | Yes | 10/17/2014 - The Illinois unemployment rate fell in September for the seventh consecutive month to reach 6.6 percent while employers created +19,300 jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES. The data is seasonally adjusted. | | 10/17/2014 4:10 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | 19,300 Jobs Push Unemployment Down to 6.6 Percent | 10/17/2014 4:10 PM | Griffin, Trevia | 19,300 Jobs Push Unemployment Down to 6.6 Percent | 19,300 Jobs Push Unemployment Down to 6.6 Percent | | 241 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 10/14/2014 | | Yes | 10/14/14 - Illinois employers posted more than 212,100 help wanted ads on the internet in September and 85 percent sought full-time workers, IDES said today, citing the independent Conference Board report. The data is seasonally adjusted. | | 10/14/2014 9:55 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | 212,100 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in September | 10/14/2014 9:58 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | 212,100 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in September | 212,100 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in September | | 239 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/26/2014 | | Yes | 9/26/14 - State Senator Terry Link (D-Waukegan) and State Representative Rita Mayfield (D-Waukegan) will co-host a community job and resource fair on Sept. 30 in Waukegan. | | 9/26/2014 5:31 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | More Than 70 Employers Seeking New Hires At Sept. 30 Career Fair in Waukegan | 9/26/2014 5:31 PM | Griffin, Trevia | More Than 70 Employers Seeking New Hires At Sept. 30 Career Fair in Waukegan | More Than 70 Employers Seeking New Hires At Sept. 30 Career Fair in Waukegan | | 238 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/25/2014 | | Yes | 9/25/14 - Unemployment rates in August fell in every metro for the fifth consecutive month and are at six- and seven-year lows, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. | | 9/25/2014 12:17 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Local Unemployment Falls Across State for Fifth Consecutive Month | 9/25/2014 12:25 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Local Unemployment Falls Across State for Fifth Consecutive Month | Local Unemployment Falls Across State for Fifth Consecutive Month | | 237 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/18/2014 | | Yes | 9/18/14 - The Illinois unemployment rate fell in August for the sixth consecutive month to reach 6.7 percent while employers created +13,800 jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES. The data is seasonally adjusted. | | 9/18/2014 12:05 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | 13,800 Jobs Pushes Unemployment Down to 6.7 Percent | 9/18/2014 12:12 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | 13,800 Jobs Pushes Unemployment Down to 6.7 Percent | 13,800 Jobs Pushes Unemployment Down to 6.7 Percent | | 236 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/10/2014 | | No | 9/10/2014 - Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting - September 12, 2014. This agenda conforms to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02). Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify Caroline Alamillo at (312) 793-9292 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet). | | 9/10/2014 11:02 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Agenda - September 12,2014 | 9/15/2014 11:12 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Agenda - September 12,2014 | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Agenda - September 12,2014 | | 235 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/9/2014 | | Yes | 9/9/14 - Hiring Our Heroes, one of the largest efforts to help Veterans and their family members find employment, returns to Chicago on Thursday, September 18. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) are primary hosts. | | 9/9/2014 2:17 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | IDVA, IDES and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partner to Put Veterans to Work | 9/9/2014 2:20 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | IDVA, IDES and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partner to Put Veterans to Work | IDVA, IDES and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partner to Put Veterans to Work | | 234 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/4/2014 | | Yes | 9/4/2014 - Chicagoland employers published 165,500 help wanted internet ads in August, an increase of 9,400 over July, IDES said today, citing the independent Conference Board. The monthly increase was greater than any metro area in the country.
| | 9/4/2014 11:29 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | Chicagoland Leads Nation in Help-Wanted Ad Growth | 9/4/2014 11:32 AM | Griffin, Trevia | Chicagoland Leads Nation in Help-Wanted Ad Growth | Chicagoland Leads Nation in Help-Wanted Ad Growth | | 232 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 9/3/2014 | | No | 8/26/2014 - IDES opened a new employment center in DuPage County to help residents improve their job-readiness skills and return to work, officials announced. | | 9/3/2014 4:41 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | IDES Opens Employment Center in DuPage County | 9/3/2014 4:42 PM | Griffin, Trevia | IDES Opens Employment Center in DuPage County | IDES Opens Employment Center in DuPage County | | 231 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/22/2014 | | Yes | 8/22/2014 - Forty-six on-the-spot job offers were made at this month’s Hiring Our Heroes event in Peoria that was sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and managed by IDES. The success illustrates how the state’s hiring portal, Illinoisjoblink.com, links employers with qualified workers to grow their businesses and our economy. | | 8/22/2014 1:21 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Veteran Hiring Event Nets 46 On-the-Spot Job Offers | 8/22/2014 1:23 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Veteran Hiring Event Nets 46 On-the-Spot Job Offers | Veteran Hiring Event Nets 46 On-the-Spot Job Offers | | 230 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/21/2014 | | Yes | 8/21/2014 - July unemployment rates fell in every Illinois metro area for the fourth consecutive month and most are at six year lows, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. Rates also fell in all 102 counties for the second consecutive month. Not seasonally adjusted data compares July 2014 with July 2013. | | 8/21/2014 2:02 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Unemployment Falls in Every Metro for Fourth Consecutive Month | 8/21/2014 2:16 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Unemployment Falls in Every Metro for Fourth Consecutive Month | Unemployment Falls in Every Metro for Fourth Consecutive Month | | 229 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/14/2014 | | Yes | 8/14/14 - The Illinois unemployment rate fell in July for the fifth consecutive month to reach 6.8 percent while employers created 11,200 private-sector jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES. The data is seasonally adjusted. | | 8/14/2014 1:47 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | July Unemployment Falls to 6.8 Percent | 8/14/2014 1:54 PM | Griffin, Trevia | July Unemployment Falls to 6.8 Percent | July Unemployment Falls to 6.8 Percent | | 228 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/11/2014 | | Yes | 8/11/14 - Illinois employers wrongly classified nearly 20,000 of their workers as independent contractors rather than full-time employees in 2013, skipping out on more than $250 million in wages and contributions to funds that support laid-off and injured workers. | | 8/11/2014 12:10 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Misclassified Employees Force Taxpayers To Subsidize Costs, Harm Economy | 8/11/2014 12:10 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Misclassified Employees Force Taxpayers To Subsidize Costs, Harm Economy | Misclassified Employees Force Taxpayers To Subsidize Costs, Harm Economy | | 227 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 8/4/2014 | | Yes | 8/4/2014 - Illinois employers posted 204,000 help wanted ads on the internet in July and 85 percent sought full-time workers, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said today, citing an independent report. The data is not seasonally adjusted. | | 8/4/2014 10:55 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | 204,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in July | 8/4/2014 10:55 AM | Griffin, Trevia | 204,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in July | 204,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in July | | 226 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/24/2014 | | Yes | 7/24/14 - June unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state for the third consecutive month and remain at six year lows, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. | | 7/24/2014 12:00 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Third Consecutive Month | 7/24/2014 12:00 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Third Consecutive Month | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Third Consecutive Month | | 225 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/17/2014 | | Yes | 7/17/14 - Chicago – The Illinois unemployment rate fell in June for the fourth consecutive month to reach 7.1 percent while employers created 6,000 jobs, according to preliminary data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES. The data is seasonally adjusted. | | 7/17/2014 1:11 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | June Rate Falls to 7.1 Percent as State Adds 6,000 Jobs - Lowest Rate Since October 2008 | 7/17/2014 1:36 PM | Griffin, Trevia | June Rate Falls to 7.1 Percent as State Adds 6,000 Jobs - Lowest Rate Since October 2008 | June Rate Falls to 7.1 Percent as State Adds 6,000 Jobs - Lowest Rate Since October 2008 | | 223 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 7/8/2014 | | Yes | 7/8/14 - More than 212,000 help wanted ads for Illinois job openings were posted on the internet in June and 85 percent sought full‑time workers, IDES said today, citing an independent report. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
| | 7/8/2014 10:20 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | 212,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in June | 7/8/2014 11:34 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | 212,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in June | 212,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in June | | 222 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/26/2014 | | No | 6/26/14 - May unemployment rates fell in every metro area in the state for the second consecutive month and again are at six year lows, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. | | 6/26/2014 12:02 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Second Consecutive Month | 6/26/2014 3:19 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Second Consecutive Month | Unemployment Falls in All Metros for Second Consecutive Month | | 221 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/25/2014 | | No | 6/25/14 - The agenda for the Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting, scheduled for 2pm, Friday, June 27, 2014, is available. | | 6/25/2014 12:17 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting | 7/8/2014 10:28 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board Video/Teleconference Meeting | | 220 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/24/2014 | | No | 6/24/14 - A new tool on Illinois’ help wanted job board targets workers who previously did not need a resume to get hired and those who lack confidence with their computer and internet skills, IDES said today. | | 6/24/2014 10:54 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Use Resume Builder and Hear the Words “You’re Hired” | 6/24/2014 11:01 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Use Resume Builder and Hear the Words “You’re Hired” | Use Resume Builder and Hear the Words “You’re Hired” | | 219 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/19/2014 | | Yes | 6/19/2014 - The Illinois unemployment rate fell for the third consecutive month to reach 7.5 percent in May and is at the lowest level since November 2008, according to preliminary data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES. The data is seasonally adjusted. | | 6/19/2014 12:32 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | May Unemployment Falls to 7.5 Percent and is Lowest Since November 2008 | 6/19/2014 12:36 PM | Griffin, Trevia | May Unemployment Falls to 7.5 Percent and is Lowest Since November 2008 | May Unemployment Falls to 7.5 Percent and is Lowest Since November 2008 | | 218 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/18/2014 | | No | 6/18/14 - Recently discharged Veterans and federal employees now can apply for unemployment insurance benefits over the telephone in the latest improvement to modernize the unemployment insurance program, IDES said today. | | 6/18/2014 3:36 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | IDES Expands Services for Veterans | 6/18/2014 3:44 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | IDES Expands Services for Veterans | IDES Expands Services for Veterans | | 217 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/16/2014 | | Yes | 6/16/14 - Seventy five on-the-spot job offers were made at a recent Veteran hiring event in Joliet managed by IDES and sponsored by Congressman Bill Foster. | | 6/16/2014 1:23 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Joliet Veteran Hiring Event Nets 75 On-the-Spot Job Offers | 6/16/2014 1:26 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Joliet Veteran Hiring Event Nets 75 On-the-Spot Job Offers | Joliet Veteran Hiring Event Nets 75 On-the-Spot Job Offers | | 216 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/12/2014 | | Yes | 6/12/14 - Twenty-four on-the-spot job offers were made at this week’s Veteran hiring event in Southern Illinois managed by theIDES and and sponsored by Congressman Bill Enyart and Shawnee Community College. | | 6/12/2014 1:48 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Veteran Hiring Event Nets 24 On-the-Spot Job Offers | 6/12/2014 5:20 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Veteran Hiring Event Nets 24 On-the-Spot Job Offers | Veteran Hiring Event Nets 24 On-the-Spot Job Offers | | 213 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/12/2014 | | Yes | 6/12/14 - Jay Rowell, Director of the IDES issued the following statement today after United States District Judge Joan H. Lefkow sentenced a woman to six years in prison for actions related to unemployment insurance fraud. The woman was a central figure in a 17-person enterprise that scammed $9.1 million from Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. | | 6/12/2014 4:53 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Woman Sentenced to Six Years for Role in $9.1 Million Fictitious Employer Fraud | 6/13/2014 9:14 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Woman Sentenced to Six Years for Role in $9.1 Million Fictitious Employer Fraud | Woman Sentenced to Six Years for Role in $9.1 Million Fictitious Employer Fraud | | 214 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 6/5/2014 | | Yes | 6/5/14 - More than 203,000 help wanted ads for Illinois jobs were posted on the internet in May and 85 percent sought full time workers, IDES said today, citing an independent report. The data is not seasonally adjusted. | | 6/5/2014 11:25 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | 203,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in May | 6/5/2014 11:39 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | 203,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in May | 203,000 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in May | | 212 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/22/2014 | | Yes | 5/22/14 - April unemployment rates fell in all Illinois metropolitan areas to their lowest level in six years, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. | | 5/22/2014 12:57 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | April Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metro Areas | 5/22/2014 3:55 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | April Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metro Areas | April Unemployment Rate Falls in All Metro Areas | | 211 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/21/2014 | 12/31/2014 | No | 5/21/14 - IDES offices will close on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. All services will be available on the website. Claimants scheduled to certify for benefits should do so. Regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. will resume Tuesday, May 27. | | 5/21/2014 11:01 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | IDES Offices Closed May 26 to Observe Memorial Day | 2/10/2017 2:46 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | IDES Offices Closed May 26 to Observe Memorial Day | IDES Offices Closed May 26 to Observe Memorial Day | | 209 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/19/2014 | | No | 5/19/14 - Four of five Illinois workers were without wages two months after the close of a federal program designed to help the long-term unemployed until they found a new job, according to an analysis of wage data by IDES. | | 5/19/2014 2:24 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Ending Emergency Unemployment Insurance Not Pushing People to Work | 5/19/2014 2:32 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Ending Emergency Unemployment Insurance Not Pushing People to Work | Ending Emergency Unemployment Insurance Not Pushing People to Work | | 208 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/15/2014 | | Yes | 05/15/14 - The Illinois unemployment rate hit a new five-year low in April when it fell to 7.9 percent. More people working pushed the rate down 0.5 points, the lowest since December 2008 and largest monthly decline in the history of this data series which began in 1976. | | 5/15/2014 2:13 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | April Unemployment Hits Lowest Point Since 2008 | 5/22/2014 1:01 PM | Griffin, Trevia | April Unemployment Hits Lowest Point Since 2008 | April Unemployment Hits Lowest Point Since 2008 | | 207 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/13/2014 | | No | 5/13/14 - People using mobile devices can better interact and communicate with the Illinois Department of Employment Security following website improvements launched this week, the Department said today. | | 5/13/2014 9:10 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | IDES Website Becomes Mobile Friendly | 5/13/2014 9:25 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | IDES Website Becomes Mobile Friendly | IDES Website Becomes Mobile Friendly | | 205 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/8/2014 | | Yes | 5/8/14 - Some fax numbers employers use to communicate with the Illinois Department of Employment Security changed in December 2013 and will be turned off this month, IDES reminded today. | | 5/8/2014 11:23 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Employer Fax Numbers Have Changed | 5/8/2014 11:39 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Employer Fax Numbers Have Changed | Employer Fax Numbers Have Changed | | 204 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/5/2014 | | Yes | 5/5/2014 - Illinois businesses placed more than 207,700 help wanted ads on the internet in April, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said today, citing an independent report. More than 85 percent of the job listings sought full time workers. The data is not seasonally adjusted. | | 5/5/2014 5:00 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | 207,700 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in April | 5/5/2014 5:09 PM | Griffin, Trevia | 207,700 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in April | 207,700 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in April | | 203 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 5/1/2014 | | Yes | 5/1/2014 - Illinois so far this year confiscated $26.3 million in federal tax refunds from individuals who knowingly collected unemployment insurance while working, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said today. | | 5/1/2014 10:35 AM | Griffin, Trevia | | $26.3 Million Recovered from Unemployment Fraud Brings Program’s Three-Year Total to $120 Million | 5/1/2014 10:46 AM | Griffin, Trevia | $26.3 Million Recovered from Unemployment Fraud Brings Program’s Three-Year Total to $120 Million | $26.3 Million Recovered from Unemployment Fraud Brings Program’s Three-Year Total to $120 Million | | 202 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/24/2014 | | Yes | 4/24/14 - Local unemployment fell in 10 of 12 metropolitan areas in March. In six of the 10, the March rate was at its lowest point since 2008, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. | | 4/24/2014 4:45 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment Falls Across State | 4/24/2014 4:51 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Falls Across State | Unemployment Falls Across State | | 200 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/17/2014 | | Yes | 4/17/14 - The March unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent, the lowest level since January 2009, according to data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES. | | 4/22/2014 3:27 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | March Unemployment Hits Five Year Low | 4/24/2014 10:51 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | March Unemployment Hits Five Year Low | March Unemployment Hits Five Year Low | | 199 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/14/2014 | 12/31/2014 | No | 4/14/14 - One month later, 64,000 or 86 percent, still were without work, according to an IDES analysis released today.
| | 4/14/2014 1:42 PM | Griffin, Trevia | | Extending Federal Unemployment Would Help 64,000 Illinois Workers | 2/10/2017 2:46 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Extending Federal Unemployment Would Help 64,000 Illinois Workers | Extending Federal Unemployment Would Help 64,000 Illinois Workers | | 197 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 4/8/2014 | | No | 4/8/14 - Illinois businesses placed more than 195,400 help wanted ads on the internet in March, IDES said today. More than 85 percent sought full-time workers.
| | 4/8/2014 11:36 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | 195,400 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in March | 4/8/2014 4:23 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | 195,400 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in March | 195,400 Help Wanted OnLine Ads in March | | 195 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/27/2014 | | No | 3/27/14 - Local unemployment rates fell across the state in February and the rate in the Chicago-Joliet-Naperville Metro Division fell 0.8 percentage points to reach 9.0 percent, the lowest it has been since 2009, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. Not seasonally adjusted data compares February 2014 to February 2013. | | 4/2/2014 10:05 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Unemployment Falls in Local Areas Across the State | 4/2/2014 10:27 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Unemployment Falls in Local Areas Across the State | Unemployment Falls in Local Areas Across the State | | 193 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/26/2014 | | No | 3/26/2014 - The agenda for the March 24, 2014 meeting of the Social Security Retirement Pay Task Force Agenda is now available. | | 4/11/2014 3:48 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Social Security Retirement Pay Task Force | 4/11/2014 4:07 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Social Security Retirement Pay Task Force | Social Security Retirement Pay Task Force | | 196 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/20/2014 | 12/31/2014 | No | 3/20/14 - Illinois employers added +6,400 jobs in February and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 8.7 percent and down from 9.2 percent one year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. | | 3/21/2014 10:20 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Employers Add 6,400 Jobs and Rate Holds at 8.7 Percent | 2/10/2017 2:46 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Employers Add 6,400 Jobs and Rate Holds at 8.7 Percent | Employers Add 6,400 Jobs and Rate Holds at 8.7 Percent | | 192 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/18/2014 | | No | 3/18/14 - The Hiring Our Heroes - Chicago event, one of the largest efforts to help Veterans and their family members find employment, returns to Chicago on Wednesday, March 26. | | 3/19/2014 3:35 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Pre-Register for March 26 Veteran Hiring Event to Maximize Job Opportunities | 3/19/2014 4:29 PM | Griffin, Trevia | Pre-Register for March 26 Veteran Hiring Event to Maximize Job Opportunities | Pre-Register for March 26 Veteran Hiring Event to Maximize Job Opportunities | | 188 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/18/2014 | | No | 3/18/14 - The agenda for the Employment Security Advisory Board meeting (video / teleconference) scheduled for Thursday, March 20th, is available. | | 3/19/2014 4:42 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board - Video/Teleconference Meeting | 2/10/2017 2:45 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board - Video/Teleconference Meeting | Illinois Employment Security Advisory Board - Video/Teleconference Meeting | | 189 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/17/2014 | | No | 3/17/14 - What is Illinoisjoblink.com? It is the first step in finding your new employee. Employers can use keyword matching technology to search the resumes. Search by degree. Or the state licensure that has been obtained. Or by past experience.
| | 3/20/2014 11:27 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Employer Newsletter - Summer Hiring, Online New Hire Reporting, and More | 3/20/2014 11:34 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Employer Newsletter - Summer Hiring, Online New Hire Reporting, and More | Employer Newsletter - Summer Hiring, Online New Hire Reporting, and More | | 190 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/17/2014 | | No | 3/17/14 - If you know a young man or woman interested in a summer job, now is the time they should start looking. Summer jobs are vital learning tools. There is value in understanding how to look for work, how to secure an interview and how to be successful and responsible in the workplace. | | 3/20/2014 11:46 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Individuals Newsletter - Careers: Summer Hiring | 3/20/2014 11:49 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Individuals Newsletter - Careers: Summer Hiring | Individuals Newsletter - Careers: Summer Hiring | | 191 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/13/2014 | 12/31/2014 | No | 3/13/14 - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and IDES today announced charges against nine defendants, alleging they defrauded the state when they fraudulently collected more than $200,000 in unemployment benefits, including one defendant who was incarcerated at the time he received the benefits. | | 3/13/2014 3:57 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | IDES & Attorney General Crack Down on Unemployment Fraud | 2/10/2017 2:45 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | IDES & Attorney General Crack Down on Unemployment Fraud | IDES & Attorney General Crack Down on Unemployment Fraud | | 183 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/13/2014 | | No | 3/13/14 - January unemployment rates fell in 11 of 12 metropolitan areas in Illinois, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Not seasonally adjusted data compares January 2014 to January 2013. | | 3/13/2014 4:00 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | January Unemployment Falls in 11 of 12 Metro Areas | 3/13/2014 4:56 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | January Unemployment Falls in 11 of 12 Metro Areas | January Unemployment Falls in 11 of 12 Metro Areas | | 184 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/11/2014 | | Yes | 3/11/14 - Illinois Employers in February advertised online for more than 210,700 individual job openings, according to the independent Conference Board and IDES. | | 3/11/2014 3:29 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | 210,700 OnLine Job Openings in February | 3/11/2014 3:34 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | 210,700 OnLine Job Openings in February | 210,700 OnLine Job Openings in February | | 176 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 3/6/2014 | | Yes | 3/6/14 - The unemployment rate fell to 8.7 percent in January, down from 9.2 percent one year ago, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES. | | 3/12/2014 9:08 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | January 2014 Unemployment Rate at 8.7 Percent | 3/12/2014 9:08 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | January 2014 Unemployment Rate at 8.7 Percent | January 2014 Unemployment Rate at 8.7 Percent | | 177 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 2/26/2014 | | No | 2/26/14 - Illinois' leading role in recruiting Veterans and career changers to enter the cybersecurity workforce shines this Saturday in the state's first ever Cyber Aces State Championship, IDES said today. | | 3/12/2014 10:29 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Governor’s Cyber Aces Championship | 3/13/2014 9:36 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Governor’s Cyber Aces Championship | Governor’s Cyber Aces Championship | | 179 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 2/18/2014 | | No | 2/18/14 - Employers in January advertised online for more than 208,400 individual job openings, according to the Conference Board and IDES. | | 3/12/2014 11:45 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | More Than 208,400 Job Openings Online in January | 3/12/2014 11:45 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | More Than 208,400 Job Openings Online in January | More Than 208,400 Job Openings Online in January | | 180 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 2/10/2014 | | No | 2/10/14 - IDES offices will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of state and federal holidays. Feb. 12 is a state holiday honoring President Abraham Lincoln. Feb. 17 is a federal and state holiday honoring President George Washington. It also is referred to as Presidents' Day. Offices will re-open Thursday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 18, respectively. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | | 3/13/2014 11:21 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Illinois Employment Security Offices Closed to Honor President Holidays on Feb. 12 and Feb. 17 | 3/13/2014 11:25 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | Illinois Employment Security Offices Closed to Honor President Holidays on Feb. 12 and Feb. 17 | Illinois Employment Security Offices Closed to Honor President Holidays on Feb. 12 and Feb. 17 | | 181 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 2/7/2014 | | No | 2/7/14 - The Task Force shall analyze the impact of paragraph 2 of subsection A of Section 611 of this Act on individuals receiving primary social security old age and disability retirement benefits and make a recommendation to the General Assembly as to the advisability of amending that paragraph and paying unemployment benefits with regard to those retired individuals.
| | 3/13/2014 1:18 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Social Security Retirement Pay Task Force Agenda | 3/13/2014 1:18 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Social Security Retirement Pay Task Force Agenda | Social Security Retirement Pay Task Force Agenda | | 182 | | No |
| | 1/30/2014 | | No | 1/30/14 - The December unemployment rate in the Chicago Joliet Naperville Metro Division fell 0.4 to reach 8.2 percent, the lowest rating since December 2008, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. | | 3/13/2014 4:28 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | Chicagoland Adds 54,000 Jobs and Rate Falls to 8.2 Percent | 3/13/2014 4:28 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Chicagoland Adds 54,000 Jobs and Rate Falls to 8.2 Percent | Chicagoland Adds 54,000 Jobs and Rate Falls to 8.2 Percent | | 186 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/24/2014 | | No | 1/24/14 - The December unemployment rate fell for the fourth consecutive month to reach 8.6 percent, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. | | 3/13/2014 4:30 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | | December Unemployment Falls to 8.6 Percent | 3/13/2014 4:30 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | December Unemployment Falls to 8.6 Percent | December Unemployment Falls to 8.6 Percent | | 187 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/7/2014 | | No | 1/7/14 - Illinois Department of Employment Security offices will reopen Tuesday, January 7, after extreme weather conditions limited office openings on Monday. | | 1/9/2014 9:31 AM | Underfanger, Amanda | | IDES Offices to Open Tuesday, January 7 | 3/12/2014 9:09 AM | Hamilton, Bruce | IDES Offices to Open Tuesday, January 7 | IDES Offices to Open Tuesday, January 7 | | 169 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 1/6/2014 | | No | Extreme weather conditions have closed the Illinois Department of Employment Security offices. Regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. could resume on Tuesday, weather permitting. | | 1/9/2014 9:30 AM | Underfanger, Amanda | | Extreme Weather Closes IDES Offices | 3/11/2014 3:45 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Extreme Weather Closes IDES Offices | Extreme Weather Closes IDES Offices | | 168 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/27/2013 | 12/31/2014 | No | The November unemployment rate in the Chicago Joliet Naperville Metro Division fell .02 to reach 8.1 percent while temporary layoffs pushed rates higher elsewhere, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). | | 1/9/2014 9:24 AM | Underfanger, Amanda | | Chicago, Six Other Metros Add More Than 60,000 Jobs in November | 2/10/2017 2:45 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Chicago, Six Other Metros Add More Than 60,000 Jobs in November | Chicago, Six Other Metros Add More Than 60,000 Jobs in November | | 167 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/20/2013 | 12/31/2014 | No | The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. Regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. resume on each following day. | | 1/9/2014 9:10 AM | Underfanger, Amanda | | Employment Security Offices Closed Dec. 25, Jan.1 | 2/10/2017 2:46 PM | Hamilton, Bruce | Employment Security Offices Closed Dec. 25, Jan.1 | Employment Security Offices Closed Dec. 25, Jan.1 | | 166 | News and Announcements | No |
| | 12/19/2013 | 12/31/2014 | No | Illinois added +10,300 private sector jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 8.7 percent, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and IDES. | | 1/9/2014 9:06 AM | Underfanger, Amanda | | November Adds +10,300 Private Sector Jobs As Rate Falls to 8.7 Percent | 2/10/2017 2:46 PM | |