IWCC Open House Dates

The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC) announced three dates in 2013 for its open house program.

You are invited to an open house at the Commission's Chicago office on January 17, 2013 (9:00 a.m start); March 14, 2013 (9:00 a.m start); or May 16, 2013 (9:00 a.m start). After an overview of our court process, visitors will observe arbitration hearings and review-level oral arguments. After oral arguments end, there will be a question-and-answer period with commissioners. The program will end around 12 noon.      

If you are interested in a Downstate program, please send an email, indicating the city you prefer and how many people would attend. You are always welcome to observe hearings at any site on your own: see the calendars web page for details.      

There is no charge to attend an open house, but registration is limited. To sign up, please send an email with the subject "open house" and the desired date and city.      

When the Commission announced an open house in Chicago in January 2010, the seats filled up on the day it was announced. Subsequent programs also filled up and have been well-received. In all, over 500 people have signed up to attend. Visitors walk away with a greater understanding of how to interact with the Commission and work with the process.
 

We attended one of the 2012 IWCC open houses, and it is an extremely useful experience, especially for those who have never seen an IWCC hearing or appeal.  The Q&A we attended with several of the commissioners lasted for roughly 20 minutes and covered a wide range of topics.