Abdel Jimenez

Illinois is reaching out to gig and self-employed workers who may be eligible for another 11 weeks of unemployment benefits — but there's now more paperwork involved, to lessen the...

As unemployment insurance fraud tops 1 million cases in Illinois, state officials are warning residents of the latest scheme targeting people through unsolicited text messages. Late last week, the Illinois...

State and federal officials are encouraging Illinoisans to stay vigilant as reports of unemployment insurance fraud swell. From the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, fraudulent claims have been an issue...

Allstate is reducing auto insurance rates for Illinois policyholders by an average of 5%, according to filings with the state Department of Insurance. Though driving levels have picked up from...

Northern Trust Corp. is laying off 500 workers and reducing bonuses for remaining employees as low interest rates affect the bottom line of the Chicago-based bank. The Chicago-based financial services...

Before several Chicago-area companies pledged in 2020 to diversify their ranks in response to calls for racial equity, Beam Suntory was on its way to hiring its first chief diversity...