Information and resources for Illinois' unemployment insurance (UI) program. Unemployment file unemployment insurance.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) collects unemployment insurance taxes from the state's liable employers and returns those dollars to eligible Illinois workers as …

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in November, unchanged from September, and down …

Mar 28, 2025 · Unemployment insurance pays you money if you lose your job through no fault of your own. Learn how to apply and where to find eligibility rules.

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How do I apply for UI? The best way to apply is online at the IDES website. You may also call (800) 244-5631. But there are long wait times on the phone. If you apply online, you must use …

File your claim for unemployment insurance benefits during the first week of unemployment, which would be the week you were laid off or your hours were reduced.

Sep 3, 2001 · Eligibility for UI is based on the unemployed worker's earnings during a 12-month "base period". To be entitled to UI, a person must be: registered with the local Employment …

File an Unemployment Claim To apply for regular unemployment insurance, click the button below. You'll be taken to the 10 Things You Should Know page to start the application process.

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