Illinois recoups $38M in unemployment benefits

Chicago Tribune: The state of Illinois said Monday that it has recovered nearly $38 million from "unemployment cheats" and others who wrongfully collected unemployment insurance benefits.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security said funds were recovered from 22,000 people between January and April. IDES confiscated federal and state tax returns from those who refused to repay or didn't set up a repayment plan.

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