Month: August 2021
Help Available For Illinoisans Fearing Eviction, Foreclosure
More than 100,000 Illinoisans told a recent U.S. Census survey that they fear eviction or having their homes foreclosed on in the next two months — a result likely from the COVID-19 pandemic’s wrath on the economy.
Illinois eviction moratorium ends soon, a non-profit ready to help
CREVE COUR, Ill. (WMBD) — Illinois residents have about 18 days to get a plan together if they haven’t been paying their rent. It’s been 12 months since Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker …
IDES fraud problem is easy to solve, experts say
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) was underfunded, understaffed, and underprepared at the beginning of the pandemic. Now, nearly a year into the pandemic, there are still issues with getting claimants their benefits — mainly with fraud prevention and the heavily criticized callback systems that leave Illinoisans waiting by the phones for months at …
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Struggling Financially Due To The Pandemic? Free COVID HELP Bot Can Help You Get Legal Aid
The free bot was developed by attorneys to help residents struggling due to coronavirus find resources for keeping their housing, paying bills and getting unemployment benefits.