Small businesses can now download the application for the Paycheck Protection Program to file with an eligible lender. The Federal Paycheck Protection Program was created through the CARES Act and…

The Illinois Review has coverage of the Representatives’ post COVID-19 small business plan that they have proposed to the Governor. Read more here.

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…

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

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,…

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…

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…

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

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…