First unemployment deposit is late, what should I check? - 9 months and counting

I applied for unemployment in St. Louis 7 weeks ago and the status page still says pending. I have read a lot of threads here and could not find my exact situation. The page shows my claim as open but no payment date. What would you check first?

Keep certifying every week even while you wait. If they find you eligible, the weeks you certified are the ones that count.