GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS ANNOUNCING A BIPARTISAN DEAL TO PAY BACK PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE DEBT. 

THE AGREEMENT MAKES GOOD ON THE REMAINING ONE-POINT-FOUR BILLION DOLLAR UNEMPLOYMENT LOAN THAT WAS NEEDED TO PAY CLAIMS WHEN SO MANY LOST THEIR JOBS. IT WILL ALSO ENSURE THE FUND IS REPLENISHED FOR THE FUTURE SAYS THE GOVERNOR.

SENATOR SUE REZIN OF MORRIS WAS ON THE NEGOTIATING TEAM AND SAYS SHE’S RELIEVED SOMETHING COULD BE WORKED OUT.

THE STATE HAD THE PLAN NEEDS TO BE PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE TO TAKE EFFECT.