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As of July 8, 2026, IDES will no longer send benefit payments via paper check.  You may select direct deposit or debit card as your method for receiving benefit payments.  If you were receiving paper checks, you will be switched over to debit card payments unless you choose to enroll in direct deposit.

Filing unemployment claims will be unavailable Sunday, July 26th from 12:00 a.m. until noon for a scheduled system upgrade.  Access for claimants will resume Sunday afternoon.

Burbank - Work 4 Illinois Workshop

Workshop
Start the next step of your Job Search by joining the Illinois Department of Employment Security and Central Management Services for a State of Illinois Employment Workshop! Job Seekers will learn how to navigate the State of Illinois job website for employment opportunities. The workshop will cover the following: How to ser-up a candidate profile, Tips on how to answer questions to make your profile stand out, and How to set-up job alerts and search for jobs.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
Register at the link below:
Burbank IDES
  • 5608 West 75th Place
  • Burbank, IL 60459