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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Plea goes out to help seniors in Central Illinois

Senior Services of Central Illinois currently has a waitlist of 216 seniors who need meals delivered to their homes and not enough volunteers to make the deliveries. There is an…


Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Stay at Home Order Extended

Governor Pritzker has extended the statewide Stay at Home order until April 30. Please stay safe.


Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Local Medical Professionals Needed for Illinois Helps!

The Governor says it is vital that all medical professionals immediately sign up for emergency alerts with Illinois Helps. In addition, The state of Illinois is calling on physicians, nurses,…


Friday, March 27, 2020
What the CARES Act means to Illinoisans

Congress approved and the President has signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act  (CARES) today. The $2.2 trillion economic rescue package provides help for families, small business, hospitals, local…


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…