Unemployment Information

CEDA will keep their essential services available to people in crisis and will be helping residents and communities who are unable to meet their basic needs.

The virus and widespread closures to contain it are having a devastating and unprecedented impact on local businesses and families.

Legal Aid Chicago has a list of resources for residents who need assistance with housing, food, utilities, unemployment compensation and more.

Here's a roundup of Block Club Chicago's guides on what to do if you need financial assistance, if you're sick, if you're stressed out and more.

The City of Chicago is mobilizing every resource at their disposal and collaborating with national, state and local partners to develop a comprehensive and coordinated response to the virus.

Ladder Up thanks Francine J. Lipman, a William S. Boyd Professor of Law at University of Nevada, Las Vegas for compiling this summary. The CARES Act was just signed into law, including a number of individual income tax provisions.  Here are some details on the Recovery Rebate Tax Credit:

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The Governor’s office is doing everything in its power to support Illinois’ working families and businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

This article addresses how those suddenly without income will be able to keep a roof over their heads.

Unemployment benefits may be available to individuals whose unemployment is attributable to COVID-19. The Illinois Department of Employment Security recently adopted emergency rules to try to make the unemployment insurance system as responsive to the current situation as possible.