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Computer problem delays Illinois unemployment checks
Thousands of unemployed Illinoisans will have their benefits checks delayed this week because of computer problems at the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Department spokesman Sam Salustro said that about 29,000 people were supposed to get a benefit check Wednesday, but that has been delayed because of the computer problem.
“We anticipate (the system) being back up by Friday,” he said. “We anticipate them being paid by Friday.”
The department issues benefits to 86,000 people in total.
Read more: https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190710/computer-problem-delays-illinois-unemployment-checks
(Springfield State Journal Register)