America Works of Illinois
Affiliate Office
205 W. Randolph Street Suite 920
Chicago, IL 60606
Chicago, IL Unemployment Offices
Updated July 2026
Chicago has 7 locations serving ZIP codes 60606, 60608, 60612, 60640, 60652 and 60653, spanning about 15.4 miles. Each office may set its own hours, so calling ahead is always a good idea.
How to File for Unemployment in Illinois
Step-by-step filing instructions and what you'll need to apply.
Check Your Unemployment Claim Status in Illinois
See what your claim status means and how to check it online or by phone.
How Your Unemployment Benefit Amount Is Calculated
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
Chicago Workforce Center Mid South
Career Center
Martin Luther King Human Service Center 4314 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Second Floor
Chicago, IL 60653
TTY: 800-526-0844
Fax: 773-675-4539
Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
View Services (10)
✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone
✓ UI Filing Assistance Online
✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff
✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim
✓ Improve Job Skills
✓ Job Skills Training
✓ Interview Preparation
✓ Job Openings
✓ Resume Help
✓ Post Your Resume
Chicago Workforce Center Pilsen
Career Center
1700 W. 18th St.
Chicago, IL 60608
TTY: 888-261-7983
Fax: 312-994-8352
Monday 08:30-16:30, Tuesday 08:30-16:30, Wednesday 08:30-16:30, Thursday 08:30-16:30, Friday 08:30-16:30,
Chicago Workforce Center Southwest
Affiliate Office
7500 South Pulaski Road, Building 100 Richard J. Daley College Campus
Chicago, IL 60652
Monday - Frtiday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
View Services (8)
✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim
✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance
✓ Improve Job Skills
✓ Job Skills Training
✓ Interview Preparation
✓ Job Openings
✓ Resume Help
✓ Post Your Resume
KRA Garfield Workforce Center
Affiliate Office
605 S. Albany Avenue First Floor
Chicago, IL 60612
View Services (8)
✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim
✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance
✓ Improve Job Skills
✓ Job Skills Training
✓ Interview Preparation
✓ Job Openings
✓ Resume Help
✓ Post Your Resume
Northside Workforce Center DESI An Illinois workNet Center
Career Center
5060 N. Broadway Street, Suite 690
Chicago, IL 60640
Southwest Workforce Center
Career Center
7500 S. Pulaski Rd. Building 100
Chicago, IL 60652
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Helpful Guides
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