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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.

Waukegan - State Rep. Rita Mayfield

Job Fair
State Representative Rita Mayfield and State Senator Adriane Johnson 2026 Jobs Fair! Get prepared for this event at the Job Center of Lake County by calling 847-377-3450. Resume Assistance, learn how to work a job fair, practice your elevator speech before the job fair. This event is free to attend! Come dressed to impress!
Friday, April 10, 2026
10:00 AM to 02:00 PM CDT
Waukegan Field House
  • 800 Baldwin Ave
  • Waukegan , IL 60085