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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.

DCFS State Employment Workshop VIRTUAL

Hiring Event
DCFS is hiring for: Supervisory Regional Counsel, Accountant, Reimbursement Officer, Child Protection Specialist, Child Welfare Specialist, Child Protection Specialist, Opt. SS, Child Welfare Specialist, Opt. SS, and Office Associate, Opt. 2. To see a complete list of openings, visit dcfsjobs.illinois.gov
Thursday, April 9, 2026
11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CDT
Virtual / Online
Register at the link below: https://bit.ly/47IGS2N