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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.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Applying for Employment

Hiring Event
Are You Looking for a Job? Your McHenry County Workforce Network invites you to an in-person Workshop Event with the: ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES How to apply for a job with the State of Illinois? If you have a Resume, please bring it on with on a USB Flash drive. Contact our recruitment team with all inquiries: DHS.Recruitment@Illinois.gov For more information, please call 815-338-7100 ext. 2771
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CDT
McHenry County Workforce Center
  • 500 Russel Court
  • Woodstock , IL 60098