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Monday, March 23, 2020
Essential Business Defined

Essential Businesses and Operations Essential Businesses and Operations are exempt from the Stay-at-Home Order Issued by the Governor and can remain in operation. For the purposes of the Stay-at-Home Executive…


Saturday, March 21, 2020
Statewide Stay At Home Order in Place

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a Stay at Home Order for the entire state starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday March 21st through at least April 7th. This news comes…


Saturday, March 21, 2020
COVID-19 FAQ Update 3-26-20

On Friday, March 20th, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order prohibits things like…


Friday, March 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update: ISBE

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) issued additional guidance to school districts yesterday and their update can be found here as well their updated State special education guidance, which…


Thursday, March 19, 2020
Kane County 2-1-1

Kane County residents can dial 2-1-1 and get connected with a live specialist who will assist them with their human service and government resource needs.  2-1-1 can connect callers to…


Wednesday, March 18, 2020
State Launches New COVID-19 Website

Today Governor Pritzker announced the launch of a new website detailing the state’s evolving response to COVID-19 and resources available to Illinois residents during this challenging time. Now all information…


Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Small Business Administration

The state of Illinois is seeking input from small businesses on the impact of COVID-19. Responses will assist the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in evaluating Illinois’ request for an…


Tuesday, March 17, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: IRMA

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA), one of the largest state retail organizations in the United States and the voice of retailing and the business community in state government, has…


Monday, March 16, 2020
Ugaste Joins #GiveBloodChallenge

GENEVA—State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is encouraging healthy constituents in the 65th District to donate blood to help prevent a blood supply shortage.  Rep. Ugaste participated in the #GiveBloodChallenge, launched…


Wednesday, March 4, 2020
PODCAST: How Do We Lower Property Taxes?