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Employment Security Advisory Board (ESAB)

This page provides information about the ESAB meeting dates and access to meeting agendas and supplementary materials. The agendas conform to the requirements of Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/02).

Any individual planning to attend who will need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should notify the ADA coordinator at (312) 793-9290 or (888) 340-1007 (TTY/Texnet).

Each meeting of the Employment Security Advisory Board is open to the public and can be attended at either of the following locations:

115 South LaSalle Street, 5th Floor, Conference Room – Chicago, Illinois
607 East Adams Street, 9th Floor, Video Conference Room – Springfield, Illinois

ESAB meetings are also held virtually, and information for each meeting is contained in the meeting agenda which is posted on the IDES website at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.