State and Federal Resources
State
Illinois Office of the Governor
Illinois State Government
Illinois Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance
Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois Family Assistance Program
Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services
Links to additional Illinois state resources
Federal
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
2013
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding
Declared May 10, 2013
This assistance is for State, Local, Tribal and Territorial governments and certain private-non-profit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
Visit HOPE NOW to find free mortgage counseling help, check if you qualify for a Home Affordable Loan Modification program, and more.
Find Information about and check eligibility for all Illinois state benefits programs at GovBenefits.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance
Find out how to apply for unemployment benefits in Illinois.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
If you are not eligible for Unemployment Insurance, you may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Employment
Find a local American Job Center
Get frequent updates on American Job Center closings; call 1-877-US-2JOBS
(1-877-872-5627) TTY:1-877-889-5627.
Illinois Job Bank
Illinois Job Fair Listings
Illinois Workforce Development Office
Community Resources
Illinois 2-1-1
American Public Transportation Association
Education
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois State Board of Higher Education
Resources for People with Disabilities
Disability Employment Initiative (DEI)
Illinois participates in DEI aimed to improving education, training and employment opportunities and outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities who are unemployed, underemployed and/or receiving Social Security disability benefits.
Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services