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Monday, September 7, 2020
Celebrate American Workers!

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!


Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Be Aware of Contact Tracing Scams in Illinois

Be alert for COVID contact tracing scams making the rounds in Illinois. Legitimate contact tracers will not ask for your Social Security number, and contact tracing does not require an…


Tuesday, September 1, 2020
IDES Applies for Federal Funds to Help those Unemployed Due to COVID

The Illinois Department of Employment Security has submitted its application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to access federal Lost Wage Assistance funds. Under the program, individuals unemployed as a…


Thursday, August 20, 2020
Remembering “Big Jim” Thompson

This week Illinois says goodbye to its 37th Governor, the history-making James R. Thompson. Illinois’ longest-serving governor, Thompson passed away Friday at the age of 84. Governor Thompson left a…


Thursday, July 30, 2020
Rep. Miller Calls for Madigan’s Removal from Speakership

While Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, facing yet another serious scandal, has refused to step down, State Representative Chris Miller today joined dozens of House colleagues in calling for his…


Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Sign the Petition for a Special Session on Ethics Reform!

We cannot wait any longer to clean up Illinois’ culture of corruption! Sign the petition to encourage Governor Pritzker to immediately call the legislature into Special Session to pass real,…


Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Miller Calls for Immediate Special Session on Ethics Reform

“Earlier this year the Governor stood before the legislature and the television cameras and called for immediate action on ethics reform. If he truly believes what he said, he will…


Sunday, July 19, 2020
Rep. Miller Calls for Immediate Madigan Resignation

Saturday, July 4, 2020
Happy Independence Day!

Monday, June 29, 2020
As July 15 tax deadline nears help available for senior filers

Nearly 25% of people over 65 years of age still need to file their 2019 income taxes, which are due on Wednesday, July 15. While most Volunteer Income Tax Assistance…