CHICAGO (AP) – Governor J.B. Pritzker says a new system built to handle unemployment claims from independent contractors and people typically unable to get benefits can handle the expected demand.
Illinois and other states have struggled to keep up with the enormous need for unemployment aid.
Roughly 33 million Americans have filed since early March.
State unemployment agencies also had to establish a system for claims filed by people typically ineligible for aid, including contractors and those who are self-employed.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that Deloitte created the new system will be ready for new applications beginning Monday May 11th.
A new call center is currently up and running with additional workers.
Claims filed on line have new online chat options and voice agents that will provide additional assistance.
“Filing claims on with the I-D-E-S website now loads more quickly.” said Pritzker.
Over two billion dollars in claims have been paid out during the first four months of 2020.
Gov. Pritzker makes improvements in filing unemployment claims

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