Downstate Arbitration Calendars, February 2026 Hearing Sites
Summary
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission has posted February 2026 downstate arbitration hearing site calendars and arbitrator evaluation survey links. The commission requests stakeholder feedback on arbitrators seeking reappointment via an online survey due April 22, 2026. Electronic payment options for assessments and self-insurance fees are also announced.
What changed
The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission published downstate arbitration calendars for February 2026 hearing sites along with an arbitrator evaluation survey for reappointment candidates. Stakeholders who have direct interaction with arbitrators may submit feedback through April 22, 2026. The commission also informs parties that assessments and self-insurance fees can now be paid electronically.
Parties with interests in Illinois workers' compensation cases should monitor the posted calendars for hearing assignments. Those working directly with arbitrators seeking reappointment are encouraged but not required to complete evaluations. Self-insured employers and insurers should note the new electronic payment option for assessments and fees.
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Assessments and self-insurance fees can now be paid electronically. Click here for instructions.
Pursuant to Section 14 of the Act (820 ILCS 305/14), the Chairman evaluates Arbitrators seeking reappointment and may recommend them to the Governor. To assist in this process, please complete a brief survey for any Arbitrator with whom you have had direct interaction. The survey is easy to use and includes space for comments. Only Arbitrators seeking reappointment are included. Please do not submit evaluations for individuals you have not worked with.
The survey is found here: Arbitration Evaluation 2026
All responses must be submitted by April 22, 2026.
Arbitration Calendars
- Downstate Arbitration Hearing Sites Monday, February 02, 2026
- 2026 Downstate Arbitrator Calendar Friday, January 16, 2026
- 2026 Chicago Arbitrator Calendar Thursday, October 09, 2025
- Arbitrator Webex Access Wednesday, October 08, 2025
- 2025 Downstate Arbitrator Calendar Friday, September 05, 2025 1 to 5 of 11 records
Contact Information
Chicago: 312-814-6500
Springfield: 217-785-7087
Collinsville: 618-346-3484
Peoria: 312-814-6500
Rockford: 312-814-6500 If you intend to visit our Peoria or Rockford office, please call first to make sure the office is open.
TDD/TTY Support Line: 866-383-4370
Support: wcc.compfile@illinois.gov
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