News

Tuesday, January 5, 2021
SOS Driver Services Facilities Reopen Today

Secretary of State Driver Services Facilities, closed to most in-person services for weeks, reopen today. Lines may be long, so you may want to renew vehicle registrations, etc. online. You…


Saturday, November 28, 2020
Shop Small Saturday

Please support our local small businesses first as you shop this weekend and throughout the holiday season.


Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Rep. Halbrook Reminds Small Businesses and Local Governments of Funding Opportunities

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is advising local businesses and governments about grant opportunities being provided by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity through the Business Interruption Grants (BIG)…


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. 


Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Halbrook, House Republican colleagues call for immediate action on ethics reform proposals

In the wake of the ComEd scandal that has embroiled House Speaker Michael Madigan, there have been a number of legislators who are now talking about ethics reforms including Democrats,…


Sunday, July 19, 2020
Rep. Halbrook: Madigan Must Resign

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…


Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Changes Coming in Reopening “Phase 4”

On June 26 all regions of Illinois are set to move into “Phase 4” of the Governor’s gradual reopening schedule. Here are the changes that are coming:


Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Call to Action on Gov’s Emergency Order on Small Businesses

It will take a bi-partisan, supermajority vote in the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules tomorrow to block the Governor’s new rule making criminals of small business owners who need to…


Saturday, May 9, 2020
Unemployment Assistance Available for Self Employed (1099) Workers

Unemployment assistance is available for self-employed (1099) workers in our area! On Monday, May 11, self-employed individuals can apply for relief. From the Illinois Department of Employment Security: IDES Instructs…