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Illinois Unemployment Insurance
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undefined Illinois Unemployment Insurance?
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of Illinois and meet all of the following:
- Unemployed, and
- Worked in Illinois during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
- Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by Illinois guidelines, and
- Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.
undefined Illinois Unemployment Insurance?
Illinois now offers improved and expanded internet filing and online certification for most unemployment claims. Apply for Unemployment Insurance on the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
For Unemployment Insurance inquiries, including questions about claims, certification, and Direct Deposit, or to certify for benefits online, please visit our website or call Claimant Services to speak to a representative at 1-800-244-5631 (TTY 1-866-322-8357).
For Employer Information, including Unemployment insurance tax contribution rates, special requirements for new and small employers, quarterly filing requirements and household employers, please call our Employer Services Center at 1-800-247-4984.
For help finding a job or to recruit a new employee, please visit Illinois JobLink. Illinois JobLink is your best source for posting and finding jobs in the state of Illinois.
