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Filing for Illinois Unemployment Insurance

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) now offers an online application process for filing Unemployment Insurance claims via the Internet.  This online service assists you in understanding:

  • How to apply for Unemployment Insurance via the Internet,
  • When you should apply,
  • The requirements for filing via the Internet, and
  • How to determine weekly benefit amounts.

To start your Unemployment Insurance claim process via the Internet, visit the IDES Unemployment Insurance Application website External link opens in a new window, or to find an Illinois workNet Center close to you for further assistance, use the  Illinois workNet Center Locator External link opens in a new window.

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    Extended Unemployment Insurance Benefits
    IDES Website The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) now offers up to 33 weeks worth of emergency employment compensation (EUC) rather than the previously offered 13 weeks. To learn more about filing an extended benefits claim visit the IDES External link opens in a new window website. 

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