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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.

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Du Quoin - Veterans Day at the Fair 2026

Hiring Event
You are invited to the Veterans Day Celebration at the Du Quoin State Fair! 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Benefits Expo 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Veterans Lunch (Free to veterans and immediate family and Gold Star families) 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Entertainment 1:35 PM – 2:30 PM Veterans Day Program
Sunday, August 30, 2026
10:00 AM to 02:30 PM CDT
Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
  • Exhibition Hall
  • 655 Executive Dr.
  • Du Quoin, IL 62832