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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.

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Waukegan - IDHS Pathways to Possibilities Webinar

Hiring Event
CAREER PATHWAYS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Call-in Number: 312-535-8110; Access Code 28701826809 (If unable to join virtually) ASL interpreters and closed captioning will be made available during the webinar.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CDT
Virtual / Online
Register at the link below: https://bit.ly/41xgPYv

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