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You need to collect what is due to you. Just remember that the unemployment is taxable for federal income taxes. The thing that's bad is the first time you go in. Plan on getting there really early and staying the whole day. If you have kids, get a sitter. I've collected a few times, the website for the state of illinois can give you an idea of what you're going to collect. I never went in on a Monday which is a horrible day to go. So try a Wednesday.