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IDES offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 for the federal holiday, but you can still certify and apply for benefits and access other online resources!  Please note that benefit payments may take longer to process during this time.  Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Friday, July 5.

IDES Offices Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

Announcement – Wednesday, August 5, 2020

 

The health and safety of our customers and staff are of highest importance.

In order to protect everyone through social distancing, IDES offices are closed to the public until further notice.

 

You may access IDES services using the following methods:

To file an Unemployment Insurance claim, click here.

 

If you have questions about Unemployment Insurance, please call our Customer Service Center at 800-244-5631.  Individuals with a hearing impairment who would like to speak with someone in the Claimant Services Center should dial 711 for the Illinois Relay System.  Once connected, please direct the communications analyst to call IDES at 800.244.5631

 

To certify for Unemployment Insurance benefits, click here or call Tele-Serve at 312-338-4337 Monday - Friday 3:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

 

To post your resume, search job postings, or find a job, visit www.illinoisjoblink.com.

 

View up to date information on how Illinois is handling the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) from the State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Site.