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State of Illinois employees fired, disciplined over pandemic fraud

By FOX 32 News
Published  August 15, 2023 4:44pm CDT
Illinois
FOX 32 Chicago

Illinois fires 47 state workers over Covid pandemic fraud

A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.

CHICAGO - A total of 47 State of Illinois employees have faced termination and disciplinary actions due to pandemic-related fraud.

These individuals were part of the Illinois Department of Human Services. The Office of the Executive Inspector General has revealed that these former employees engaged in seeking loans for small businesses unrelated to their state employment.

However, investigations showed that either the businesses didn't actually exist or the reported income was false.

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Of the 47 individuals affected, 37 were employed at the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest.