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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 Recruitment Event VIRTUAL

Hiring Event
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINEE AND SECURITY THERAPY AIDE TRAINEE. Looking to making a lasting impact in your community? The Illinois Department of Human Services offers rewarding career opportunities in various fields – Business, Management and Administration, Medicine and, Healthcare, Community and Social Services, Technology, Law, Administrative, Service and Public Service. Positions available throughout the state. Please join our next presentation and learn about high need career opportunities, our amazing employee benefits, and tips on completing and enhancing your online employment application
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
02:00 PM to 03:00 PM CST