Illinois Department Of Employment Security – Chicago, IL

IDES – Board of Review

Administrative Functions

This location of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) at 115 South LaSalle Street primarily houses administrative and legal divisions, including the Board of Review. 🏛️⚖️ The Board of Review is the final administrative authority for unemployment insurance appeals in the state before cases proceed to the court system. This office handles the review of decisions made by administrative law judges regarding benefit eligibility.

Important Notice for Claimants

Please Note: This is generally not a walk-in workforce center for filing new unemployment claims. IDES has shifted most services to online and telephone platforms to improve efficiency.

• Filing Claims: All new unemployment insurance claims should be filed online via the IDES website.
• Certification: Bi-weekly certification is done online or by phone.
• In-Person Help: For workforce development and job placement, claimants are often directed to American Job Centers rather than administrative HQs.

Location Details

Located in the heart of Chicago’s financial district, this facility operates under strict building security. 🏢 Visitors attending scheduled hearings or legal reviews must have valid identification and pass through security screening. The office ensures that the appellate process for unemployment insurance remains fair and accessible according to state law.