The government temporarily sends cash assistance to people who've been laid off and are looking for a job.
But starting next week, they won't receive unemployment insurance unless they've provided the state with a resume.
Jeff Mays is the Director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security. He says it will help to link employers with skilled workers.
"Come July 17, it is a condition -- not for filing you can file a claim -- but it will be a condition for getting a check or money on your debit card. And if you don't do it, you won't," Mays said.
Some individuals, like those who are retired or who are temporarily out of work and have a set return date, are exempt.
The necessary employment history forms are available online. ?
