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CHICAGO (CBS) — A total of 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment in six weeks. Through CBS 2’s commitment to Working for Chicago, we dig into problems Illinoisans face when applying for and receiving unemployment benefits. On Tuesday night, our Tara Molina is following-up on some of those issues and getting results tonight. RELATED: Man Believes His Illinois Unemployment Benefits Are Being Held Up Because He Is Taking An Online Class We heard from a number of people we’ve talked to in the past couple weeks, who’ve received the help they needed after we started asking questions. But what about the hundreds of others who need help? We’re learning about the changes made to help them too. One question stood between Laurie Pliska and her unemployment benefits. That question was, “Did you actively look for work?” Confused about how to answer, when she has a job to go back to, she answered no. But the Illinois Department of Employment Security told us people in … [Read more...] about People Struggling To Get Access To Illinois Unemployment Benefits Say Things Changed After CBS 2’s Reporting

STOCKTON (CBS13) – Crews on Saturday are searching for a possible drowning victim in a Stockton waterway. According to the Stockton Police Department, fire personnel is searching for the individual in McLeod Lake near Weber Avenue and Commerce Street. Police said the individual was seen swimming in the water and they never returned to the surface. Police said crews have been on the scene for about two hours. This is a developing story. Stay with CBS13 for more updates. More from CBS Sacramento: Dog Who Kept Watch Over Owner Found Dead In Snow Finds New Family Missing Rancho Cordova Teen Found Living On Streets Of San Jose ‘No, I’m Pissed’: Sex Offender With Cannibal Interests Is Moving In, Some Neighbors Angry They Weren’t Notified … [Read more...] about Crews Search For Possible Drowning Victim In Stockton Waterway

STOCKTON (CBS13) – A dive team located the body of a drowning victim in a Stockton waterway, authorities said on Sunday. Stockton police said reports came in at around 3:30 p.m. Saturday of a man seen swimming in McLeod Lake from Weber Avenue toward Weber Point and never resurfacing. His body was located at around 10:45 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was only described as a Hispanic man in his 30s. His identity was not released. More from CBS Sacramento: ‘Hard To Put Into Words’: Looters Break Into South Sacramento Home Ravaged By Fire Missing Rancho Cordova Teen Found Living On Streets Of San Jose ‘No, I’m Pissed’: Sex Offender With Cannibal Interests Is Moving In, Some Neighbors Angry They Weren’t Notified … [Read more...] about Body Of Drowning Victim Located In Stockton After Hours-Long Search

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 8 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Bradley Beal scored 35 points and the Washington Wizards held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 105-101 on Monday night. Beal, the NBA’s leading scorer, hit three free throws in the final 9.8 seconds. Rui Hachimura added 19 points and a season-high 10 rebounds on his 23rd birthday. The Wizards improved to 6-15 even though they rested Russell Westbrook. And they won for the third time in six games, the victories by four points or less. For a team that was hit hard by COVID-19 issues, it's at least an encouraging sign even if the losses during this stretch were lopsided. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I'm not usually fired up about 3-3," coach Scott Brooks said. "But we've gone through a lot. And our guys battled back." Zach LaVine led Chicago with 35 points, though he missed a potential tying layup in the … [Read more...] about Beal scores 35, Wizards hold off Bulls 105-101 for rare win

Democratic challenger John Hickenlooper defeated Republican U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner on Tuesday in a closely watched contest that will help determine which party controls Congress next year. Hickenlooper had 54% percent of the vote with 85% of ballots counted Tuesday, and Gardner had 44%. Three other candidates split the remaining votes. It’s unclear so far whether Democrats will win enough seats nationwide to take over control of the U.S. Senate. “Tonight, your message is loud and clear: It’s time to put the poisonous politics of this era behind us and come together to move forward,” Hickenlooper said in a victory speech on Facebook Live shortly after 8 p.m. “Clearly, people are saying it’s time to turn the page. It’s time for a different approach. It’s time to start solving problems and helping people and that’s exactly what I intend to do,” Hickenlooper added. Gardner called Hickenlooper to concede before thanking his supporters, staff and family in a speech at 7:40 p.m. He … [Read more...] about John Hickenlooper defeats Cory Gardner in U.S. Senate race