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Career Link - Peoria County

Comprehensive American Job Center · Illinois workNet network

Weekly hoursMon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
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Career Link - Peoria County is a comprehensive American Job Center in Peoria, Illinois, part of the Illinois workNet network. It is at 406 Elm Street, Illinois workNet Center/American Job Center, Peoria, IL 61605. Call 309-321-0260. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

What to bring to Career Link - Peoria County

  • Photo ID and the documents needed for the reason of your appointmentListed by this center
  • Photo IDIllinois's claim checklist asks for an ID
  • Social Security numberIllinois's claim checklist asks for it
  • Your work historyEmployers and dates; Illinois asks for the last 18 months
  • A resume, even a rough draftUseful if you want resume or job search help
  • Unemployment claim detailsClaim number and any letters, if you already filed

Full checklist by situation · Illinois unemployment documents

Career Link - Peoria County hours Central Time

Mon8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Tue8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Wed8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Thu8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Fri8:30 AM–5:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Address and contact

406 Elm Street, Illinois workNet Center/American Job CenterPeoria, IL 61605

Phone
309-321-0260
TTY
800-526-0844
Email
Not published
Time zone
Central Time

Services at Career Link - Peoria County

Training (WIOA)Unemployment helpVeterans servicesYouth programsAssistance with completing applications and formsAssistive technology for individuals with disabilitiesFree internet and public Wi-Fi accessTranslation and interpretation servicesAdult education and GED programsApprenticeships and internshipsJob search assistance workshopsVocational TrainingWorkforce re-entry programsEmergency financial aidCareer counseling and coachingEmployer partnerships and hiring supportJob fairs and recruitment eventsJob search assistanceOn-the-job training programsResume writing and interview preparationUnemployment insurance assistanceCareer mentoring and coachingYouth mentoring programsEmployment readiness programsInternship and summer employment programsCareer FairsIllinois JobLink Job PostingsPost Job OpeningsReferral to Community Business ResourcesResume ReferralAccess to NetworksEmployee Retention ServicesLabor Market Information (LMI)On-Site VisitsRelocation AssistanceTax CreditsTransition and DownsizingCustomized TrainingIncumbent Worker TrainingOn-the-Job TrainingResources for Ex-OffenderSkills Development (Worker Training)Training SubsidiesUnpaid Work Experience and InternshipsWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)Workplace/Soft Skills

The source marks some of these services as requiring enrollment or eligibility.

Center type: Comprehensive American Job Center (all required partner programs available on site). Center types explained

Unemployment help and appointments

The official listing says this center offers help with unemployment insurance.

IDES accepts walk-ins and appointments. Staff help with ILogin, identity verification for unemployment, job registration, work search records and employment services. General claim questions also go to 800-244-5631. A visit does not guarantee an immediate decision on your claim.

Appointments: The official listing does not say whether you need an appointment. Call first.

Illinois policy: IDES offices take walk-ins and appointments.

How to file in IllinoisPhone 1-800-244-5631 Up to $628 a weekUp to 26 weeks in Illinois Illinois unemployment phoneNumbers and hours Weekly claimsKeep getting paid Claim denied?How to appeal

Workforce board

Region: LWIA 15. How WIOA training works

Accessibility and languages

The official listing does not describe accessibility features. Call ahead to request accommodations; federal one-stop rules require American Job Center sites to be physically and programmatically accessible to people with disabilities.

TTY: 800-526-0844

Spanish-language help is not confirmed by the official listing.

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Questions about Career Link - Peoria County

What are the hours of Career Link - Peoria County?

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM (Central Time). Days not shown are not listed by the official source, so call before you go on those days and on holidays.

What is the phone number of Career Link - Peoria County?

309-321-0260.

Where is Career Link - Peoria County located?

406 Elm Street, Illinois workNet Center/American Job Center, Peoria, IL 61605.

Can I file for unemployment at Career Link - Peoria County?

The official listing says this center offers help with unemployment insurance. IDES accepts walk-ins and appointments. Staff help with ILogin, identity verification for unemployment, job registration, work search records and employment services. General claim questions also go to 800-244-5631. A visit does not guarantee an immediate decision on your claim. In Illinois you can file online through the state unemployment website or by phone at 1-800-244-5631.

How much is unemployment in Illinois?

The maximum weekly benefit is $628 for up to 26 weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Labor table effective July 2026. Your amount depends on your past wages.

Sources

Checked October 30, 2026 against apps.illinoisworknet.com/Locator/api/SPSearch.

Checked October 30, 2026 against ides.illinois.gov/about/locations/in-person-ap....

Center website: careerlinkil.com

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