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Re-Entry Employment Service Program (RESP) | Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

1300 South 9th Street, Springfield, IL 62701

Eligibility

Individuals who are currently or have in the past been subject to any stage of the criminal justice process and who require assistance in overcoming barriers to employment resulting from a record of arrest or conviction

Required documents

Upon request

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
(217) 558-0401
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Main Phone

(312) 793-1597
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Main Phone

(800) 244-5631
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Toll-Free

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment with the RESP Liaison

Fees

None

Service area

IL

An employment program for formerly incarcerated or previously convicted individuals seeking assistance in finding a job. The RESP Liaison will assist in a client's job readiness and work directly with employers on the client's behalf to improve his or her job chances.

Last assured

06/16/2025

Providing organization

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

Provides employment services.