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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.

Rockford - Sizzlin' Summer Job & Resource Fair

Job Fair
The Workforce Connection and the Rockford IDES Office invite you to attend a Sizzlin' Summer Job & Resource Fair. Please bring multiple copies of your resume, two forms of identification, and dress your best. There will multiple employers, on-site interviews, potential job offers, application assistance, community resources, and an accessible building. Please contact (815) 847-7574 for additional information.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
01:00 PM to 04:00 PM CDT
UW Sports Factory
  • 305 S. Madison Street
  • Rockford, IL 61104