Workers Compensation | Illinois Workers Compensation Commission

Resolves disputes between employees and employers regarding work-related injuries and illnesses.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/09/2024

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211 DuPage County

Physical Address

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Voice

312-814-6611

Main

Application process

(1) Applications to open up a case at the Commission may be mailed or brought in person to the Commission's Chicago office. (2) All visitors to this location must show a valid photo ID. (3) A case is first tried by an arbitrator, whose decision may be reviewed by a panel of three commissioners. (4) The case may then be appealed to the circuit court, Appellate Court, and Illinois Supreme Court.

Fee

No fees

Required documents

Forms can be found at: www2.illinois.gov/sites/iwcc/resources/Pages/forms.aspx

Eligibility

Employees who were hired, injured, or whose employment is localized in Illinois.

Languages

Spanish, English

Service area

IL

Agency info

Illinois Workers Compensation Commission

Resolves disputes between employees and employers regarding work-related injuries and illnesses.