FileForUnemployment.net is your direct link to The Illinois Department of Employment Security. You can file for
Illinois unemployment benefits
, find job placement and referrals, file for unemployment insurance, find employment and training programs, get career and labor market information, and more! Filing for your unemployment benefits online is faster and more convenient than any other method. In addition, all residents of Illinois who
file for unemployment benefits online will be automatically enrolled in the Unemployment Survival Guide which includes expert advice to help you manage your finances, reduce your expenses, and generate income (a $35 value).
To get started, simply create an account with the form to the right. You will then be directed to The Illinois Department of Employment Security page. Thereafter, you will receive your confirmation and link via email to gain access to the Unemployment Survival Guide's exclusive content, savings and budget calculators, and unemployment resources.
The State Extended Benefits program provides up to 13 additional weeks of benefits during times of high unemployment. EB is payable after the exhaustion of all entitlement to Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC 08).
