Waiting 10 weeks on my first unemployment payment - what worked for you?

I was laid off as a warehouse supervisor and filed right away, and I have been certifying every week. I am in Chicago, in case local advice matters. I answered every question and uploaded my final pay stub. Has anyone been through this? How long did it take in the end?

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