News

Friday, March 27, 2020
Help for small business

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented hardships for owners and employees of restaurants, retail stores and other small businesses throughout our state. We are all praying that the hardships and…


Thursday, March 26, 2020
Thank you local Health and Safety Professionals!

Thank you for all you do for our families and our communities!


Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Low-interest bridge loans for Illinois business in the works

Illinois small businesses can tap into $250 million in low-interest bridge loans as soon as this week to help push through the COVID-19 pandemic. The state treasurer’s office will make…


Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Protect yourself from Coronavirus when grocery shopping

Tips from Consumer Reports Precautions to take whether you shop in-store or online With experts saying people should avoid crowded places because of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 , how should you handle…


Sunday, March 22, 2020
Guidance for Child Care Centers, Child Care Homes, and Early Education Programs

From DHS and DCFS… In response to the unprecedented public health emergency that Illinois is facing as a result of the spread of COVID-19, Governor Pritzker has mandated the following…


Saturday, March 21, 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…


Friday, March 20, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions About Governor Pritzker’s New “Shelter in Place” Executive Order

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…


Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Rep. Halbrook brings listening tour to Sullivan

Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Rep. Brad Halbrook: Governor touts more of the same in State of the State Address

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) said based on the speech Governor JB Pritzker gave today as his State of the State address, he is living in a much different Illinois…


Friday, December 13, 2019
Rep. Halbrook: Funds Available to Enhance Roadway, Railroad Crossing Safety

State Representative Brad Halbrook today encouraged local officials to take advantage of new opportunities to secure state and federal funding to help with improvements to make roadways and railroad crossings…