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CFL Workforce & Community Initiative (Chicago)
Satellite office · Illinois workNet network
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CFL Workforce & Community Initiative (Chicago) is a satellite office in Chicago, Illinois, part of the Illinois workNet network. It is at 2540 S. State Street, An Illinois workNet Partner, Chicago, IL 60616. Call 312-565-9431. Published hours: Sunday ClosedCall ahead to confirm availability.Call ahead to confirm availabilityCall ahead to confirm availabilityCall ahead to confirm availabilityCall ahead to confirm availabilitySaturday Closed.
What to bring to CFL Workforce & Community Initiative (Chicago)
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
Services at CFL Workforce & Community Initiative (Chicago)
Training (WIOA)Unemployment helpVeterans servicesClothing banks and thrift storesAssistance with completing applications and formsCommunity networking and support groupsResource navigation and case managementAssistive technology for individuals with disabilitiesFree internet and public Wi-Fi accessTranslation and interpretation servicesComputer skills trainingFinancial literacy workshopsJob search assistance workshopsVocational TrainingEmergency financial aidCareer counseling and coachingEmployer partnerships and hiring supportJob search assistanceResume writing and interview preparationUnemployment insurance assistanceCareer mentoring and coachingPublic transportation passes and vouchersSenior and disability transport servicesLeadership and life skills trainingYouth volunteer and civic engagement opportunitiesCareer FairsIllinois JobLink Job PostingsOn-Site Interviewing and Conference FacilitiesPost Job OpeningsPre-Employment AssessmentsPre-Employment ScreeningPre-Employment TrainingReferral to Community Business ResourcesResume ReferralServices in Spanish are AvailableVirtual InterviewingAccess to CapitalAccess to NetworksAssessmentsEmployee Retention ServicesFinancial ServicesGrants and LoansIncentive Programs (TIF, Enterprise Zones, etc.)Information & ResourcesLabor Market Information (LMI)One-On-One CounselingOn-Site VisitsTax CreditsTraining & WorkshopsTransition and DownsizingAdvisement & CounselingCustomized TrainingFederal Grant UpdatesIncumbent Worker TrainingJob Club and NetworkingOn-Site Computer ClassesOn-the-Job TrainingResources for Ex-OffenderSkills Development (Worker Training)Training SubsidiesWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)Workplace/Soft Skills
The source marks some of these services as requiring enrollment or eligibility.
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.
Questions about CFL Workforce & Community Initiative (Chicago)
What are the hours of CFL Workforce & Community Initiative (Chicago)?
Published hours: Sunday ClosedCall ahead to confirm availability.Call ahead to confirm availabilityCall ahead to confirm availabilityCall ahead to confirm availabilityCall ahead to confirm availabilitySaturday Closed. 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 CFL Workforce & Community Initiative (Chicago)?
312-565-9431.
Where is CFL Workforce & Community Initiative (Chicago) located?
2540 S. State Street, An Illinois workNet Partner, Chicago, IL 60616.
Can I file for unemployment at CFL Workforce & Community Initiative (Chicago)?
The official listing says this center offers help with unemployment insurance. 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.