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.
Director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security -- Jeff Mays -- 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."
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 at www.IllinoisJobLink.com.
