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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
JCAR Update: Small Business Penalty Order Withdrawn!

Statement of State Representative Randy Frese on today’s withdrawal of the Governor’s executive order criminalizing small business owners who reopen early “Today, the emergency rule to make and enforce a…


Monday, May 18, 2020
JCAR can suspend Governor’s emergency rules Wednesday

The new emergency rules Governor Pritzker put in place on Friday that could lead to the jailing of business owners who choose to reopen their business early can be stopped…


Monday, May 11, 2020
Sign the Petition – It’s Time to Safely Reopen Illinois!

We need to begin reopening Illinois on a County-by-County basis. Click the photo to sign the petition and help us get Illinois back to work!


Monday, May 11, 2020
Unemployment Assistance Available for Self Employed (1099) Workers

Unemployment assistance is available for self-employed (1099) workers in our area! Beginning today, May 11, self-employed individuals can apply for relief. From the Illinois Department of Employment Security: PUA Portal…


Sunday, May 10, 2020
Happy Mother’s Day!

From my family to yours, have a Happy Mother’s Day!


Thursday, May 7, 2020
Reopen Illinois with local input

House Republicans have a plan to reopen Illinois county by county based on local input and criteria.


Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Help for those struggling with student loan debt

The federal CARES Act provided much-needed relief for those with federal student loans who are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including automatic suspension of monthly payments and…


Friday, April 17, 2020
Illinois schools to remain closed for the rest of the school year

Governor J. B. Pritzker has announced that all Illinois schools will remain closed to in-person learning for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year.


Friday, April 17, 2020
What are your suggestions for Reopening Illinois?

As we approach the end of our current Illinois “Shelter in Place Order”, Rep. Frese wants your input on steps and precautions for reopening Illinois and getting our families back…


Friday, April 17, 2020
Help is available for residents needing assistance with bills during Coronavirus shutdown

Bill Deferment Programs Available to Illinoisans COVID-19, and the ensuing lockdown, has created a crisis in Illinois. This economic hardship caused by this virus is impacting employees and employers hard….