Kankakee MSA COVID-19 Response & Recovery: Unemployment Insurance

Contact information and additional instructions to assist dislocated and furloughed workers in filing for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

If you are without access to paid sick leave or unable to work because of COVID-19, phone the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) at 800-244-5631 or visit www2.illinois.gov/ides.

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Portal Opening in Illinois May 11

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