Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
Agency Name:Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
Contact:Bruce E. Larson, Public Service Administrator/Office Manage; Lisa Nelson, Office Supervisor
Address:Local Office: 2323 East Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081 / Central Office: 33 South
State Street Chicago, IL 60603
Phone:(815) 625-2313 / (815) 625-9648 / Central: (312) 793-5700
Fax:(815) 625-2206 / (815) 625-7494
Purpose / Notes:
IDES administers unemployment insurance,labor market information,as well as helps
job seekers find jobs and employers find employees. The Illinois Worknet Center in
Sterling is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. IDES operates the
unemployment insurance program which provides temporary income-replacement for individual
workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. IDES has an online job
matching service on www.illinoisjoblink.com where job seekers are matched to the employers
that are looking for the particular skills. IDES also holds resume and job hunting
workshops for job seekers. Specialized assistance is offered to veterans and the formerly
incarcerated. Career resources are also offered. Employers get one-on-one staff assistance,
receive tax credits for hiring disadvantaged workers, offered to use an IDES facility
for recruitment activity, online tax filing, and new businesses receive mass hiring
assistance. In addition, IDES provides workforce and career information which is available
on www.ides.illionis.gov and publications. Its economists conduct extensive analysis
on the state economy and labor force. The Illinois Worknet Center website contains
a list of the current employment opportunities in the specified counties. Other services
of the IDES/IWC include employment counseling, community participation, apprenticeship
programs, recruitment, outplacement, job training, and information services.
Counties:
Bureau
Carroll
Lee
Ogle
Whiteside
Other (See Remarks)
Carroll
Lee
Ogle
Whiteside
Other (See Remarks)
Services Provided:
Employment or Vocational Training