THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY IS ANNOUNCING 20 MORE WEEKS OF REGULAR STATE BENEFITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. 

I-D-E-S SPOKESPERSON REBECCA CISCO SAYS THE EXTENSION IS KICKING IN BECAUSE OF HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE STATE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.

CISCO SAYS IF YOU’RE ALREADY RECEIVING BENEFITS YOU WON’T NEED TO DO ANYTHING ELSE TO GET THE EXTENSION. THE EXTENDED BENEFITS ARE FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

VISIT: IDES DOT ILLINOIS DOT GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION.