Workers' compensation is a no-fault system of benefits paid by employers to workers who experience work-related injuries or diseases. 

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. 

Our staff will explain Commission procedures and case status information, but cannot answer specific legal questions regarding a case.  For more information, email us or call us Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Please do not fax questions.) 

Note:  All visitors to the Chicago and Springfield offices must show a valid photo ID.

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News

Judicial  Training Scheduled for April 25 and 26, 2016

Passing of Mr. John E. Cunningham Esq. and Dr. George J. Cooper MD

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Elgin Calls April thru December 2016 at IWCC Wheaton Hearing Location

Elgin Trial Dates Moved to Chicago - Monday's Call To Remain In Elgin

Medical Fee Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled for 3/11/2016 CANCELLED

Arbitrator Evaluations Forms Now Available

Wheaton Trial Date Cancelled for Thursday, May 19th

Illinois Workers' Compensation Rate Update

IWCC Closed In Observance Of Martin Luther King Day

Springfield Trial Date Cancelled for December 23rd

Governor Rauner Makes the Following Workers’ Compensation Commission Appointments

Resignation of Arbitrator Molly Dearing

APPOINTMENT OF ARBITRATOR KETKI STEFFEN TO THE THIRTEENTH SUBCIRCUIT

IWCC OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY ON NOVEMBER 11th

Quincy Trial Date Cancelled For Thursday November 5th

Hearing Room Reservations For Settlement Dates

2016 Arbitration Calendars Posted

IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING ARBITRATION DOCKETS

Springfield Trial Date Cancelled For November 25th

New Collinsville Hearing Location

Attention all parties and counsel

Consumer Price Index Update

Commission’s Collinsville office is in the process of being relocated

IWCC Fall Judicial Training September 16th , 17th, and 18th
Governor Rauner Announces New Arbitrator Appointments

Board Meetings Cancelled

Cases previously assigned to Arbitrator Peter O'Malley

Governor Rauner Announces Arbitrator Appointments
Medical Fee Advisory Board Meeting is changing from 9/8/2015 to 9/3/2015

New Lenox Trial Date Cancelled for September 11th, 2015

Quincy Trial Date Cancelled for August 6, 2015

Update on Planned Changes to ASCII Arbitration Call Sheets

IWCC FY14 Annual Report Now Available


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ATTENTION: You may be eligible for Rate Adjustment Fund benefits if you receive or have received workers' compensation benefits due to a death or permanent and total disability.  Please contact Michael Arnold, Deputy Counsel, if you have questions.