Skip to main content

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.

Bradley - Think Like a Problem Solver Workshop

Workshop
Employers value employees who can find answers, solve problems, and adapt to new situations. Through interactive challenges, participants will practice researching information, evaluating sources, managing schedules, and solving workplace-related problems using digital tools.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CDT
Kankakee Workforce Services
  • 450 North Bradley Blvd.
  • Bradley, IL 60915