New IWCC File Request Process

The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission announced a new process for requesting and viewing case files from the department.

The announcement on the IWCC website states:

Effective immediately, people who wish to view a case file in which they are not a party or attorney of record (petitioner, petitioner’s attorney, respondent, or respondent’s attorney) must submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. We will process your request as quickly as possible, but please understand FOIA gives agencies five business days to respond to a request.    

Please email your request to Deputy General Counsel/FOIA Officer, Dennie Michelle Zankel (312/814-8770) and copy Nicholas Velazquez (312/814-6560). Alternately, you may mail requests to 100 W. Randolph Ste 8-200, Chicago, IL 60601. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Zankel or Mr. Velazquez.      

Parties and attorneys must provide proof of identity (ARDC card and/or valid State ID) before viewing files. Please allow 24 hours for us to process these requests.      

The IWCC is dedicated to protecting the information of all claimants to ensure that information is not compromised under any circumstances.