Ex-Offender Employment Programs | Illinois Department of Employment Security - North Aurora
2 Smoketree Plaza, North Aurora, IL 60542
Eligibility
Legal age for employment;
A background check that reflects a conviction;
Complete the IllinoisJobLink.com registration;
Make and keep all scheduled appointments, including job referrals
Required documents
Photo ID
Call for details
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
800-526-0844
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Unemployment Benefits Certification TTY
312-338-4337
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Unemployment Benefits Certification
711
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TTY
800-244-5631
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Claimant Services
217-558-0401
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Appointments
Languages
English
Application process
(1) Go to IDES website and enter ZIP code to find nearest IDES office (2) Call the Employment Services Representative to schedule an appointment. Appointment Scheduling Hotline: 217-558-0401
Fees
No Fees
Service area
IL
State of Illinois department that administers and determines eligibility for unemployment insurance; provides employment services using the Illinois Labor Exchange System www.IllinoisJobLink.com, and provides Labor Market Information including unemployment rates, wage rates and occupational job growth.
Last Assured
01/16/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Employment Security North Aurora
State of Illinois department that administers and determines eligibility for unemployment insurance; provides employment services using the Illinois Labor Exchange System www.IllinoisJobLink.com, and provides Labor Market Information including unemployment rates, wage rates and occupational job growth.