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IDES to no longer use debit cards for unemployment payments

  • Nov 23, 2021

IDES address update mess keeps $10K stuck on bank card

  • Oct 29, 2021

Man told he owes money after returning unemployment he didn't file for

  • Oct 2, 2021

Illinois unemployment notices from IDES cause confusion, concern

  • Sep 21, 2021

All IDES locations open to in-person services

  • Sep 20, 2021

IDES offering appointments at only 1 Chicago location

  • Sep 9, 2021

More IDES locations open to in-person services

  • Sep 7, 2021

Overpaid by IDES? New law allows unemployed to keep money

  • Jul 2, 2021

Latest Videos

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IDES to no longer issue Illinois unemployment benefits on debit cards

  • Nov 23, 2021
2:09

$10K in IL unemployment money held up by IDES address snafu

  • Oct 28, 2021
2:18

IL man lands in mess after returning IDES money he didn't file for

  • Oct 1, 2021
1:36

IDES testifies about unemployment fraud, cyber security

  • Sep 24, 2021
3:43

Illinois unemployment notices from IDES cause confusion, concern

  • Sep 21, 2021
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All IDES offices now open for in-person appointments

  • Sep 20, 2021
2:18

IDES opens only 1 Chicago location for in-person appointments

  • Sep 9, 2021
1:41

IDES reports more scams from fraudsters trying to get personal information

  • Jun 17, 2021

Latest Stories

Phishing texts, emails made to look like Illinois Secretary of State, IDES

Phishing texts that look like they are coming from state agencies could easily fool you into giving up personal information to scammers.

  • Jun 29, 2021

Illinois unemployment scams surge as enhanced benefits near end, IDES says

Illinois' unemployment agency says there's a new surge of scams trying to get your personal information.

  • Jun 18, 2021

Illinois IDES unemployment scam sees checks diverted to thieves' bank accounts, victims say

The newest version of unemployment fraud in Illinois involves scammers diverting whole IDES unemployment checks into their bank accounts instead of their rightful recipients, victims say.

  • Jun 11, 2021

Illinois unemployment: IDES callback frustrations grow; lawmakers seeking answers left on hold

For many, waiting for a callback from IDES has been frustrating, with some calls ending in hang-ups.

  • May 7, 2021

Broke: Unemployed and Unprotected - IDES, IL unemployment investigation

The ABC7 I-Team investigates the Illinois unemployment benefits crisis in "Broke: Unemployed and Unprotected," streaming now on all of ABC7 Chicago's digital platforms including Roku and Amazon Fire TV.

  • Apr 5, 2021