WHO QUALIFIES? Under the CARES Act, those who are unable to work, or who are working reduced hours because of COVID-19 are eligible to receive unemployment

In response to news that the Pritzker administration is releasing a number of felons from Illinois prisons, including convicted murderers, State Senator Chapin Rose and

Earlier this week, the Illinois State Police issued new emergency rules to help firearm owners with expired Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) cards. The new rules

How to file an unemployment claim online 1. Gather necessary documents Social Security Number and name as it appears on your Social Security Card Driver’s

Small Business Emergency Loan Fund A new fund has been established to provide loans to Illinois businesses experiencing hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses located

Small Business As small businesses and restaurants across the state continue to feel the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, new assistance measures have

In another effort to provide timely and accurate information to the public, Coronavirus.illinois.gov  has been launched to centralize the breaking updates from state government, prevention and

New COVID-19 website launched to provide information and resources In another effort to provide timely and accurate information to the public, Coronavirus.illinois.gov  has been launched to

Education On March 13, Governor Pritzker ordered that all K-12 schools (both public and private) close from March 17 through at least March 30. The

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) To protect employees and the public through social distancing, Illinois Department of Employment Security Offices are closed until further