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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.

Kankakee - Representative Jackie Haas' 2026 Job Fair

Job Fair
Illinois State Representative Jackie Haas' 2026 Job Fair. For more information: 815-523-7779 or rephass.com
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
Knights of Columbus
  • 187 South Indiana Avenue
  • Kankakee , IL 60901