Illinois Unemployment Determination Letter

Checking Illinois Unemployment Claim Status You can visit the website for the Illinois Department of Employment Security and access your claim information daily except for between 8 p.m to 10 p.m. local time. If you applied for unemployment online, you'll already have your user name and password.

You have the right to appeal the EDD's decision to reduce or deny you benefits. You must submit your appeal in writing within 30 days of the mailing date on the Notice of Determination and/or Ruling (DE 1080CZ).

Within 7-10 days of filing your claim, you will receive a blank debit card and a UI Finding in the mail. The UI Finding will tell you whether you are monetarily eligible for benefits, meaning you have earned sufficient wages in your base period.

You may file the appeal in person or by mail at the local unemployment insurance office where the claim was filed or at the Office of the Board of Review at: IDES, Board of Review, 33 South State Street, 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603. You may also file the appeal with the Board by fax at: (630) 645-3731.

You should receive your payment and/or other response within 10 working days after filing your certification. Tele-Serve allows you to get information about your benefits whether you certify by Internet, mail or by phone.

Know What You Are Appealing. Unemployment's first decision regarding your benefits is called a Determination. Fax Your Appeal. Appeals can be filed online, mailed, or faxed. Format Your Appeal. The format of your appeal is not critical. Include the Basics. Keep it on Point. Keep it Brief. Know the Law. Support Your Points.

2-3 days after certifying for benefits, payment will be made on your debit card or through direct deposit. You must continue to certify (on the same day of the week indicated in your UI Finding letter) every two weeks to continue to receive benefits.

Can prove you had a necessitous or compelling reason to quit. informed your employer of the necessitous and compelling reason for your quitting. acted with ordinary common sense in quitting. put forth a reasonable effort to preserve your job. can prove that no suitable accommodation was made by the employer.

You may file the appeal in person or by mail at the local unemployment insurance office where the claim was filed or at the Office of the Board of Review at: IDES, Board of Review, 33 South State Street, 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603. You may also file the appeal with the Board by fax at: (630) 645-3731.