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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.

Chicago - Powerhouse Employment & Resource Fair

Hiring Event
Your Invited To Attend Powerhouse Employment & Resource Fair - Bring Your Resumes - Meet With Over 50 Companies - Free & Open to the Public - Free Parking -Employment Opportunities - Resources - Expungement Resources - Sealing of Criminal Records Information - Legal Assistance - Housing Information Apprenticeship Program - Educational -Networking - Medical Mobile Health and Wellness Station
Friday, May 15, 2026
10:00 AM to 02:00 PM CDT
The Powerhouse
  • 944 W. 103rd St
  • Chicago, IL 60643