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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…


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…