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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. PUA benefits are only payable retroactively through the week ending September 4th, 2021. Learn more about the end of PUA.
- ILogin
ILogin is an identity verification tool that is required to...
- Unemployment Insurance Information
Unemployment insurance is a state-operated insurance program...
- Fraud & Identity Theft
Illinois Attorney General Identity Theft Hotline...
- Payment Methods
Starting December 27, 2021, IDES will stop sending KeyBank...
- Overpayments
A claimant does not report, or underreports, wages or...
- Certify for Benefits
IDES offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 through...
- Guides and Resources
IDES offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 through...
- Claimants
Press 5 to report identity theft; Enter your information for...
- ILogin
Apply for regular unemployment insurance benefits online. If you've already filed a claim, make sure to certify on time. Learn how to sign up for ILogin and keep your account secure. Find information on overpayments and overpayment waivers. Referrals to other services such as food, housing, and child care assistance.
You may also reach out to Illinois Relay by dialing 711 or our Equal Opportunity Office TTY at 888-340-1007. To quickly find answers to your unemployment insurance questions, visit Frequently Asked Questions. Accurately report the reason you are unemployed
There are three ways to apply for Illinois Unemployment Insurance: Filing the application online takes about 30 minutes. To file the application over the phone, call the Illinois Department of Employment Security at (312) 793-5280.
This online application will help you file for unemployment benefits. If it's your first time applying, you'll need to create an online username and password.
The employment service registration requirement is an existing legal requirement for individuals who have applied for Unemployment Insurance benefits. In Illinois, claimants register with the employment service online at www.IllinoisJobLink.com.
9 mar 2024 · You’ll need to apply with the Illinois Department of Employment Security on their website, by phone, or in person. You may need to fill out a questionnaire or go to an interview to answer further questions.