Agency
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Weekly benefit amount
maximum to: $484 with no dependents; $577 with a dependent spouse; $669 with a dependent child or children
Official link
Unemployment PolicyAm I Eligible?
You must:
- Be unemployed through no fault of your own.
- have made a certain amount of money at the “base period.”
What do I need to file my claim?
- Your Social Security number,
- Your driver’s license or State ID,
- Your employment history from the past 18 months, including the name of employers, start date, last day of work, and number of days worked, and
- Your dependent’s name, social security number, and date of birth if you are claiming a dependent child or spouse.
How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits?
File online
- Use the IDES's online application
File in person
- Apply for benefits in person at your local IDES office
To avoid any delays in getting unemployed benefits, you should file the application during the first week of unemployment.
For more information, read the FAQs to know more about how to file for a claim.
