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Certify Weekly Unemployment Benefits

You must certify for your eligibility every two weeks. There are two ways to claim your weeks of unemployment insurance benefits: certify online via the website or by phone using the Tele-Serve system. You can certify for benefits online at http://www.ides.illinois.gov/Pages/Certify_Weekly_Benefits.aspx

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