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Thursday, April 9, 2020

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From Chambana Sun

Caulkins, other House Republicans ask Pritzker for economy reforms to help businesses with coronavirus impact

By Glenn Minnis | 1 day ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to listen to the will of the people in the state’s ongoing battle to rebound from the coronavirus crisis.

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Paycheck Protection Program Applications Begin

By Press release submission | 2 days ago

Small businesses looking to keep workers on the payroll have a new option in the Paycheck Protection Program.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 44: State and Federal Assistance Available for Small Businesses

By Press release submission | 2 days ago

Federal Small Business Programs The recently enacted small business loan program will allow the Small Business Administration (SBA) to give authority to banks and other lending institutions to administer loans.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 38: Letter to DOC Director regarding COVID-19 health crisis

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2020

Below is a letter I sent to DOC Director Rob Jeffrey's concerning protocols and precautions in place at DOC facilities during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 106: Coronavirus reaches all five 106th district counties; All In Illinois

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2020

Coronavirus reaches all five 106th district counties; All In Illinois

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Rep. Brady wants property tax relief, criticizes Democrat task forces

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 31, 2020

Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) urged the Illinois House to pass legislation for property tax relief to Illinoisians, during a March 3 press conference.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Barickman urges Governor to extend tax deadline

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

"I applaud the federal government's move to delay the deadline to file taxes until July 15th, which provides some much-needed flexibility to people dealing with an unprecedented situation.

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 44: The Following is a Statement by Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady on the Governor Extending the State’s Income Tax Deadline

By Press release submission | 9 days ago

“I commend the Governor for enacting our recommendation to bring the state’s income tax deadline in line with the Federal deadline of July 15, which will help provide some relief for Illinois residents suffering economically during this public health crisis,” said Brady.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 38: COVID-19: Useful Information

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

As the State continues to deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have compiled a variety of updates on areas directly effected by the pandemic.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 76: Yednock Highlights Senior Shopping Hours

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

Yednock Highlights Senior Shopping Hours

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Brady wants both sides to work on a balanced budget

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 29, 2020

State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) wants to work with Democrats to create a bipartisan balanced budget

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 106: Essential businesses defined; latest update from Public Health

By Press release submission | 12 days ago

Essential businesses defined; latest update from Public Health

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 105: What the CARES Act means to Illinoisans.

By Press release submission | Mar 28, 2020

What the CARES Act means to Illinoisans.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 76: Yednock Highlights Unemployment Benefits for Temporarily Local Workers, Employees

By Press release submission | Mar 27, 2020

Yednock Highlights Unemployment Benefits for Temporarily Local Workers, Employees

From Illinois Valley Times

Rezin says politics need to be set aside 'if we're going to have our best chance of overcoming' COVID-19

By Glenn Minnis | 16 days ago

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Elmhurst) is hoping lawmakers will allow science to guide them through the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Governor issues Stay at Home order

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

Governor Pritzker has issued a stay-at-home order starting at 5 PM Saturday, March 21, until Tuesday, April 7.

From East Central Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 51: Coronavirus update 3-19

By Press release submission | 16 days ago

Small Business As small businesses and restaurants across the state continue to feel the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, new assistance measures have been put in place to provide relief to Illinois' small business community.

From Sangamon Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 44: COVID-19: Stay-at-home order issued in Illinois

By Press release submission | 16 days ago

The Governor has issued a stay-at-home order starting at 5 PM Saturday, March 21, until Tuesday, April 7.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 38: Call issued for former medical personnel to join fight against COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

In an effort to increase the number of medical personnel available to handle increased patient loads at Illinois hospitals, a call has been issued to former doctors, nurses, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, and respiratory care therapists who have recently left the medical field to join the fight against COVID-19.

From Chambana Sun

In wake of coronavirus protections, Caulkins says he's concerned about civil liberties

By Glenn Minnis | 17 days ago

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) wonders if things can ever be the same in Illinois in the wake of coronavirus crisis.