The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is working with county emergency managers throughout the state to ensure local governments impacted by COVID-19 have all documents and paperwork necessary to qualify…

IL State Police Web Site – More Information HERE Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card holders and Concealed Carry License (CCL) holders, who submit their renewal application will remain valid during…

I’m from the Police and I am here to tell you to cease your operations. Now what? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS • Ask the government official to provide you the required…

Your Rights(225 ILCS 410/1-6) (from Ch. 111, par. 1701-6)(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026)Sec. 1-6. Administrative Procedure Act. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is hereby expressly adopted…

If someone says to you: “I’m from the Local Health Department and I am here to tell you to cease your operations.” Now what? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Ask the government…

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour announced today that under the new executive orders by the governor, some of the state parks in the area are opening as of May 1, 2020….

With the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders affecting families and businesses across Illinois, I would appreciate your ideas on how we can help rev up our economy and get Illinois working at…

As of April 8, 2020 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, intends to provide timely additional guidance to address…

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,…

The governor announced today that the State of Illinois is extending the deadline to file state income taxes to coincide with the new federal deadline of July 15, 2020. “I…