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Unemployment Benefits | Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

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Resource Name:Unemployment Benefits | Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

address

1300 South 9th Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Eligibility

Individuals who have been laid off

Required documents

Upon request

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
(800) 244-5631

Voice

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Toll-Free

(217) 558-0401

Voice

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Main Phone

(312) 793-1597

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Main Phone

Application process

Call or visit website for services

Fees

None

Service area

IL
Files claims and determines eligibility for unemployment benefits. The fastest way to access unemployment benefits is through the website. People can also file at the local IDES office.

Date of Last Formal Update

06/16/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

Provides employment services.