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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.

Springfield - IDPH, CMS & DOIT Job Fair

Hiring Event
Join the IL Dept of Public Health (IDPH), Central Management Services (CMS) and Dept of Innovation and Technology (DOIT) at the IDPH Job Fair. Learn about the state application process, the interview process, In-Demand positions and state benefits. FREE event! Contact DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov for more info.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
11:00 AM to 03:00 PM CDT
JOHN R BLOCK BUILDING
  • 801 E SANGAMON AVE.
  • SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702