CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. The Illinois Department of Employment Security will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31.
Although offices will be closed, all services will be available at www.ides.state.il.us People will be able to file for first-time unemployment benefits, certify for benefits which is necessary to receive payment, and switch that method of payment to direct deposit. Offices re-open on the respective Mondays. Offices are open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Department strongly encourages…
