An Illinois Claim Notice is a document issued by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) that is sent to employers, employees, and individuals when a claim is filed for unemployment benefits. The notice provides information such as the individual’s weekly benefit amount, the duration of the claim, and the date the claim was filed. There are two types of Illinois Claim Notice: The Initial Claim Notice and the Continued Claim Notice. The Initial Claim Notice is sent when an individual files an unemployment claim for the first time. It provides information such as the individual’s weekly benefit amount and the duration of the claim. The Continued Claim Notice is sent each week after the initial claim is filed. It provides information such as the individual’s weekly benefit amount, the amount of wages earned, and the amount of benefits paid.