State AgencyIllinois · Randolph County · Chester

Illinois Department of Employment Security.

IDES connects Illinois employers and workers through job matching, hiring services, labor-market resources, tax-credit certification, and employment programs.

verified 2026-07-10

Services

What this organization provides.

  • Job Matching
  • Employer Services
  • Hiring Incentives
  • Fidelity Bonding

Directory records

Programs from this organization.

ActiveWorkforce Assistance

Federal Bonding Program through IDES

IDES can arrange no-cost fidelity bonding that reduces an employer's risk when hiring an eligible applicant who is otherwise difficult to bond.

ActiveWorkforce Assistance

IDES Hiring Solutions

IDES business services connect Illinois employers with recruiting help, hiring incentives, training resources, and apprenticeship information.

ActiveWorkforce Assistance

IllinoisJobLink.com

IllinoisJobLink is the state's free job-matching system for Illinois employers and job seekers.

Temporarily ClosedTax Credit

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

WOTC historically rewards employers for hiring people from specified groups, but the credit is not currently authorized for employee start dates after December 31, 2025.

Evidence

Official sources.