The Workforce/Jobs News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published relating to employment, the creation of jobs, and issues impacting the Illinois workforce.
12/15/08 - Governor Blagojevich Signs Legislation to Strengthen Illinois’ Film Tax Credit Increasing tax credit from 20 percent to 30 percent will encourage additional film business in Illinois Building on his commitment to help the Illinois film industry continue to achieve record success, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today signed Senate Bill 1981, legislation that renews and strengthens the Illinois Film Tax Credit. 11/26/08 - Unemployment Insurance Extension Available Immediately in Illinois Approximately 150,000 new Illinois residents will benefit immediately from the emergency federal extension of unemployment insurance, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced. The legislation guarantees an additional seven weeks of unemployment insurance for unemployed Illinois workers actively seeking work. If specific benchmarks are reached, an additional 13 weeks of eligibility may be available. 11/23/08 - Governor Blagojevich Urges Skilled Trades Workers to Apply for Illinois’ Home Weatherization Assistance Program Low-income energy efficiency initiative generates jobs and provides training for more than 700 workers in Illinois Continuing his push to connect Illinois’ workers with services to improve skills and find jobs as the effects of the poor national economy are felt in Illinois, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today urged skilled trade workers to participate in the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP), which will help to create jobs, provide job training for more than 700 skilled trades workers and stimulate local economies.
The Workforce/Jobs News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published relating to employment, the creation of jobs, and issues impacting the Illinois workforce.
