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Programs in Illinois
Illinois programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance provides temporary benefits to eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhonePaperIn person
Illinois Department of Labor
Paid Leave for All Workers Act
The law gives most Illinois workers up to 40 hours of paid leave each year for any reason.
Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person
Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation provides benefits for workers hurt or made ill by their job.
Ways to apply:PaperIn person
Illinois Department of Public Health
Vital Records
IDPH issues certified copies of Illinois birth, death, marriage, and civil union records.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Illinois Secretary of State
Driver’s Licenses and State Identification Cards
The Secretary of State issues Illinois driver’s licenses and state identification cards.
Ways to apply:In person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Social Security Administration
Replace a Social Security card
Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Request it online with a my Social Security account, or visit or call Social Security. It is always free.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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