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Certify for Benefits

What to Know Before Certifying

Regular Unemployment Certification Timeline

  • The best way to complete your certification is online from 3:00am - 7:30pm on your designated certification day, including holidays.
  • Thursdays and Fridays are make-up days if you miss your certification day.
  • You may also certify by Tele-Serve at (312) 338-4337 (3:00am - 7:30pm, Monday - Friday).

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All new and existing claimants must create an ILogin account

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Note: PUA, PEUC, and EB expired in September. Read about the expired federal programs or refer to the FAQs for more info.

Avoid Common Mistakes

Maintain your eligibility for current and future unemployment insurance benefits by learning about the following common mistakes. 

Examples of UI fraud include situations where an individual:

  • Returns to work but continues to collect UI benefits
  • Works at a part-time job but does not report their earnings to IDES, thereby collecting more benefits than are allowed
  • Works odd jobs while collecting UI benefits but does not report the earnings when certifying

Violators could face:

  • Large fines and penalties
  • Prison sentences
  • Offset against state and federal income tax returns
  • Loss of future UI benefits

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Note: Any information submitted by you to IDES may be verified through computer matching programs in order to determine your eligibility for Unemployment Insurance benefits.