lynch527's journey

I am currently working as a truck dispatcher in Illinois, and my work hours have been changed multiple times since I was hired. Initially, I was set for a Monday to Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM. However, that quickly shifted to a 2 days on, 2 days off schedule from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM. They even suggested a 9 AM to 9 PM shift, which I told them was not feasible for me as a single parent raising my 9-year-old son. Eventually, I ended up on a 6 AM to 6 PM schedule, still with the 2 days on, 2 days off pattern. Now, due to a night dispatcher quitting, my boss is insisting that I switch to the 9 AM to 9 PM hours. I had a conversation with my boss and made it clear that I cannot make that change for my son's sake. If I am forced to resign because of this, I want to know if I can still claim unemployment while I search for a new job. Additionally, if they offer me a significantly lower-paying position that fits my hours, would that negatively impact my unemployment claim?