In illionis, after you file unemployment app.

IDES(illionis department of employment security) will send you a confirmation letter with the information of weekly allowance and when you should call a 1-800 number to update your status. The weekly allowance is not related to your previous salary(at least if you make between 50k--150k per year), but the number of dependents matters, such kids. They require you to report your status every two weeks, no call, no check. You sure can ask someone else to call on your appointment day for you. Hope it helps.