CERTIFICATION INFORMATION FOR FEB, 2021

Good morning Sisters and Brothers. If you haven't heard by now, the IL IDES system is a complete mess and for whatever reason they are refusing to re-open the local offices at even a 25% capacity. Current wait time on the 800 line is anywhere from 3 days to 4 weeks for a call back. I 100% understand your frustration, and now I'm going to make sure it gets directed at the right place. For all out of state individuals, please call Representative Joseph Sosnowski at 815-547-3436 and Senator Dave Syverson at 217-782-5413. These are the representatives who are responsible for Boone county where the plant is located at. For those who live in state, you are encouraged to speak with your specific Representative to where you live. If you would like, feel free to call the Governor's office at 217-782-6830(1). Tell them your personal story. If you have been waiting 4 weeks for a call back from IDES, tell them. If you received bad information from someone who works at the call center (such as you had an open claim after you had returned to work; which closes your claim) tell them that. Let loose your frustration. The more calls the greater the chance of something actually getting done.