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Monday, October 5, 2020
Livestock Producers Can Apply for Business Interruption Grants

Illinois livestock producers and small meat and poultry plants impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to receive business interruption grants. Applications are available through October 31. Apply here.


Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Where to Watch Round Two of the Madigan Special Investigating Committee Today

The House Special Investigating Committee looking into an alleged ComEd bribery scheme involving Speaker Michael Madigan will meet today at 2 p.m. in Springfield to consider testimony by ComEd’s top…


Monday, September 28, 2020
Possible Conflict of Interest with Dem Co-Chairman of Madigan Investigating Committee

It appears the Democrat Co-Chairman of the Committee investigating allegations against House Speaker Mike Madigan may have a serious conflict of interest. Read more from NPR here. The Committee meets…


Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Utility Disconnection Moratorium Extended

This week, the Illinois Commerce Commission announced the moratorium on disconnections has voluntarily been extended by several state regulated utilities through the Winter 2021 for eligible low-income residential customers, and…


Friday, September 18, 2020
POW-MIA Remembrance Day: Our Heroes Are Never Forgotten

Today we remember and honor our nation’s heroes who were held captive as prisoners of war and those who remain missing. You are not forgotten. 


Friday, September 11, 2020
September 11, 2001

We remember. And we honor those who lost their lives.


Thursday, September 10, 2020
Illinois After Mike Madigan

A good read from the Chicago Tribune.


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…