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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.

Mt. Vernon - DCFS Recruitment Presentation VIRTUAL

Hiring Event
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will highlight careers and the benefits of working for the State, breakdown the application process, and answer all questions regarding the hiring process.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
11:00 AM to 01:00 PM CDT
Virtual / Online
Register at the link below: https://bit.ly/3WWz4nL