Illinois IDES releases 1099-G tax forms for 2025 unemployment insurance claimants, providing electronic and mail access plus support services statewide.

OAK LAWN, Ill. (WLS) -- An Oak Lawn man was trying to do the right thing by returning Illinois unemployment money he didn't ask for, but now he fears he's dealing with a big mess. Milton Gardner said ...

CALUMET CITY, Ill. (WLS) -- A Calumet City woman who recently lost her job says she can't file for unemployment because a stranger has already filed in her name. Cara Johnson said she's spent the last ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that unemployment rates remained stable, but payrolls were slightly down statewide in November. IDES said ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage point to 4.8 percent in February, based on ...

“Job growth continues to reach areas in every corner of the state throughout industries, creating new and expanded job opportunities for Illinois workers,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. “IDES and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WREX) — Based on preliminary data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Illinois' unemployment rate held steady at 4.8% in March, adding 12,700 jobs. The biggest job gains in ...