Job Center of Lake County is a comprehensive American Job Center in Waukegan, Illinois, part of the Illinois workNet network. It is at 1 North Genesee Street, Floor 1, Waukegan, IL 60085. Call 847-377-3450. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:00 PM.
What to bring to Job Center of Lake County
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
Job search helpTraining (WIOA)Veterans servicesYouth programsCareer counseling and coachingEmployer partnerships and hiring supportJob fairs and recruitment eventsJob search assistanceOn-the-job training programsResume writing and interview preparationCareer readiness and job placement programsEducational scholarships and tuition assistanceEmployment readiness programsEmployment and vocational trainingInternship and summer employment programsJuvenile justice diversion programsLeadership and life skills trainingYouth volunteer and civic engagement opportunitiesCareer FairsCollege and University Career ServicesIllinois 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 InterviewingAssessmentsEmployee Retention ServicesGrants and LoansIncentive Programs (TIF, Enterprise Zones, etc.)Labor Market Information (LMI)On-Site VisitsRelocation AssistanceTax 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 SubsidiesUnpaid Work Experience and InternshipsWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)Workplace/Soft Skills
Center type: Comprehensive American Job Center (all required partner programs available on site). Center types explained
Unemployment help and appointments
The official listing does not say whether this center helps with unemployment claims.
Appointments: The official listing does not say whether you need an appointment. Call first.
Illinois policy: IDES offices take walk-ins and appointments.
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: 847-978-9008
Spanish-language help is not confirmed by the official listing.
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:00 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 Job Center of Lake County?
847-377-3450.
Where is Job Center of Lake County located?
1 North Genesee Street, Floor 1, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Can I file for unemployment at Job Center of Lake County?
The official listing does not say whether this center helps with unemployment claims. 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.