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Volunteer to Maintain Natural & Recreational Resources

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/volunteering/DNR/volunteer-recreational-resources

Volunteer to Maintain Natural & Recreational Resources

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Those looking to help can learn about the many ways to volunteer to help maintain natural and recreational resources.

Illinois Conservation Foundation Donations

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/volunteering/DNR/conservation-foundation

Illinois Conservation Foundation Donations

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Donations are always welcomed to support youth conservation education through the Illinois Conservation Foundation.

File Income Taxes

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/IDOR/file-income-taxes

File Income Taxes

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File income taxes online with MyTax Illinois.

Find Child Labor Law Information

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/employee-rights/IDOL/find-child-labor-law-information

Find Child Labor Law Information

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Child Labor Law regulates the employment of workers under 16 years of age.

Layoff Assistance Guide

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/employee-rights/DCEO/lLayoff-assistance

Layoff Assistance Guide

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After a layoff you may need specific resources to help you recover. Use this resource to find short-term recovery programs, like Unemployment Insurance, and others that can help you get back on your feet.

Illinois Income Tax Filing (IL-1040)

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/employee-rights/IDOR/illinois-income-tax-filing

Illinois Income Tax Filing (IL-1040)

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Use MyTax Illinois to electronically file your original Individual Income Tax Return.

Licensing and Testing - Professional Regulation

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/professional-licenses/IDFPR/idfpr-Licensing

Licensing and Testing - Professional Regulation

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Learn more about the requirements for obtaining a professional license in Illinois.

Asbestos Licensed Workers

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/professional-licenses/IDPH/asbestos-workers

Asbestos Licensed Workers

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Workers who manage or abate asbestos in schools, commercial, or public buildings must be trained and licensed. Contractors are responsible for conducting asbestos abatement projects. All contractors who conduct asbestos abatement projects must have insurance and are required to be licensed.

College Insurance Program

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/employee-rights/CMS/CIP

College Insurance Program

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Site with information FOR STATE EMPLOYEES about securing health insurance coverage for college students in your family

Find Equal Pay Information

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/employee-rights/IDOL/find-equal-pay-information

Find Equal Pay Information

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The Equal Pay Act prohibits employers with four or more employees from paying unequal wages to men and women for doing the same or substantially similar work.

Error Notice & Bill Inquiry

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/employee-rights/IDOR/error-notice

Error Notice & Bill Inquiry

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Utilize MyTax Illinois for error notices and bill inquiries.

Join the Illinois National Guard

https://www2.illinois.gov/employment/find-jobs/DMA/join-national-guard

Join the Illinois National Guard

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The Illinois National Guard is about dedication to state and country, a citizen-soldier tradition that spans more than 380 years. It's a military team that shares core values, convictions and beliefs.

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Agencies

Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Department of

https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/DCEO

Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Department of

Our mission is to provide economic opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and residents that improve the quality of life for all Illinoisans. We are laser-focused on improving transparency and accountability, enhancing customer service, increasing Illinois’ competitiveness, advancing minority empowerment, modernizing Illinois’ workforce, and elevating our state’s promotional efforts.

Military Affairs, Department of

https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/DMA

Military Affairs, Department of

The Illinois Army National Guard is a whole new way to serve. It's all about a commitment to help communities in need. It's solid dedication to country.

Workers' Compensation Commission, Illinois

https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/IWCC

Workers' Compensation Commission, Illinois

The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission resolves disputes between employees and employers regarding work-related injuries and illnesses. A case is first tried by an arbitrator, whose decision may be reviewed by a panel of three commissioners. Cases may then be appealed to the circuit court, Appellate Court, and Illinois Supreme Court. Like most court systems, the vast majority of disputes are resolved by settlement.

Employment Security, Department of

https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/IDES

Employment Security, Department of

The Department of Employment Security is the premier provider of workforce services in Illinois. IDES supports economic growth and stability in Illinois by providing Employment Services to Illinois residents and employers, analyzing and disseminating essential Labor Market Information, and administering Unemployment Insurance programs.

Human Services, Department of

https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/DHS

Human Services, Department of

Illinois created DHS in 1997, to provide our state's residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency.

Labor, Department of

https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/IDOL

Labor, Department of

The mission of IDOL is to protect the rights, wages, working conditions, and safety of workers through the enforcement of state labor laws, to safeguard the public through regulation of amusement rides, and to ensure compliance with all labor standards.

Natural Resources, Department of

https://www2.illinois.gov/agencies/DNR

Natural Resources, Department of

To manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois' natural resources for present and future generations.

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