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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Winter utility payment assistance available

For those in need, assistance paying heating and other winter energy bills is available through LIHEAP.


Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Last Day of the 101st General Assembly-Watch Here

Today is the final day of the 101st General Assembly. Watch the House live here.


Monday, January 11, 2021
Support law enforcement and public safety-sign the petition!

The General Assembly is considering a sweeping police and criminal justice reform bill that will severely hamper the ability of police to do their jobs and make our communities less…


Friday, December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas!

From my family to yours, a very Merry Christmas.


Monday, December 7, 2020
A date which will live in infamy

Today marks 79 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor. More than 2,400 Americans lost their lives that devastating December morning. We will never forget!


Thursday, November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.


Monday, October 5, 2020
Livestock Producers Can Apply for Business Interruption Grants

Illinois livestock producers and small meat and poultry plants impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to receive business interruption grants. Applications are available through October 31. Apply here.


Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Where to Watch Round Two of the Madigan Special Investigating Committee Today

The House Special Investigating Committee looking into an alleged ComEd bribery scheme involving Speaker Michael Madigan will meet today at 2 p.m. in Springfield to consider testimony by ComEd’s top…


Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Utility Disconnection Moratorium Extended

This week, the Illinois Commerce Commission announced the moratorium on disconnections has voluntarily been extended by several state regulated utilities through the Winter 2021 for eligible low-income residential customers, and…


Tuesday, September 22, 2020
DCEO Offers Webinar to Help Businesses Apply for BIG Grants

From the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity: Join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Business Immigration Coalition, The Resurrection Project, Greater Auburn Gresham CDC, Chicago…