Resources for The Recently Unemployed

Here are some tips to help you get through the system and file your claim online:

• Avoid peak hours and file before 10 am and after 3 pm
• Use a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer
• Do not use a smartphone
• Have your personal information ready, available, and accurate
• Help free up the call center queues and avoid calling about the status of your claim

Federal Stimulus Package Unemployment Benefits
https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/News Announcements Doc Library/Federal-Stimulus-UI-FAQ-March2020.pdf

How to apply for unemployment benefits if you are out of work during Illinois’ COVID-19 shutdown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/3/23/21191201/illinois-unemployment-benefits-insurance-coronavirus

Lost Work Because Of Coronavirus? How To Get Unemployment, Skip Loan Payments And More
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/27/822629588/lost-work-because-of-coronavirus-how-to-get-unemployment-skip-loan-payments-and​-

As Jobless Claims Surge, Here are 7 Things To Do If You Lose Your Job
https://www.newsweek.com/jobless-claims-surge-here-are-7-things-do-if-you-lose-your-job-1494403<​/a>

How To Get Health Insurance If You Lose Your Job
https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/how-to-get-health-insurance-if-you-lose-your-job

Tools for Managing Your Finances During the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://karenchanfinancialed.com/tools-for-managing-your-finances-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/

Coronavirus Tax Relief
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
 
Small Business Association Loans
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources

Companies that are hiring right now, from Illinois Worknet Center
https://www.worknetncc.com/index.php?do=newsdetail&news_id=230

Recommended Websites Job and Career Resources
https://www.parkridgelibrary.org/job-career/

COVID-19 and paying the rent: What tenants who lost a job or income due to coronavirus can do
https://wgntv.com/news/what-tenants-who-lost-a-job-or-income-due-to​-coronavirus-can-do-when-rent-comes-due/

Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus

How to Adjust Your Budget If You Lose Your Job
https://www.theskimm.com/money/adjust-your-budget-lose-job-income

Short on Cash? Here's Some Advice For Families Stretching Their Budgets
https://www.npr.org/2020/04/09/828122776/short-on-cas​h-heres-some-advice-for-families-stretching-their-budgets

Not Sure Where To Turn? Here Are Resources For Unemployed Workers And Small Business Owners During COVID-19 
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/13/not-sure-where-to-turn-here-are-resources-for-unemployed-wo​rkers-and-small-business-owners-during-covid-19/

11 Tax Tips For The Unemployed During The COVID-19 Pandemic https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipser​b/2020/04/28/11-tax-tips-for-the-unemployed-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/

Unemployment Benefits Will Be Reduced After July 31
https://www.nbcchicago.com/n​ews/national-international/unemployment-benefits-will-be-reduced-after-july-31/2266258

IDES will begin accepting applications for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program beginning Monday, May 11. https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Documents/Learn-about-PUA.pdf

Here's how to prepare:
1. Apply for regular unemployment before you apply for PUA

2. If you applied for regular unemployment and have been denied between April 1, 2019, and today, do not reapply. Go into your regular unemployment account and set up direct deposit for payment.

3. Have your 2019 tax return or proof of income ready and available

4. Be prepared to certify

5. Remember: You must submit a new application for PUA. The two systems are not transferrable.

For more information, visit ides.illinois.gov

Applying for unemployment benefits for the first time? Here are 7 things you need to know.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-cb-unemployment-benefit-help-20200​512-5nifipvy6nhs5ooprkjyxjmjmu-story.html

eBooks

Knock em Dead Resume Templates eBook available on Hoopla

Resumes for Dummies 2019 eBook available on Overdrive/Libby

What Color is Your Parachute 2020 eBook available on Overdrive/Libby           

Databases

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