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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
IDES Callback Program

The Illinois Dept of Employment Security (IDES) has implemented a “callback only model” to effectively honor the order in which callers attempt to reach the call center for assistance. This new model…


Thursday, July 30, 2020
Governor Issues New Guidance Restricting Youth Sports

The Governor has announced new guidance restricting youth and adult recreational organized sports in Illinois. This includes school-based sports such as those governed by the IHSA and IESA, travel clubs, private leagues,…


Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Petition: End the Silence on Illinois Corruption

Silence is Corruption – Call to Action The stain of corruption plaguing Illinois must end. Governor Pritzker must convene a special session on ethics reform. Illinois House Republicans have proposed a…


Monday, July 27, 2020
Fraud Penetrating Every State Unemployment System

SPRINGFIELD – IDES has uncovered and is investigating a widespread fraud scheme that is being conducted nationwide, impacting each state’s federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs, implemented as a result…


Monday, July 20, 2020
Fox Lake Pop-Up Food Pantry in partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Pantry

Friday, July 17, 2020
Rep. Weber to Host Blood Drive August 4th to Address Blood Shortage

FOX LAKE – State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is partnering with the Village of Fox Lake and Vitalant to host a blood drive and food collection event on Tuesday,…


Monday, July 13, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Extended to August 8

The popular Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been extended until August 8. The program has $130 billion to lend. PPP loans funds to small businesses based on 10 weeks worth of payroll…


Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Expired Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration Extended to Nov. 1

According to the Illinois Secretary of State, all driver’s licenses, ID cards, vehicle registration, restricted driving permits and monitoring device driving permits that are currently expired or set to expire by…


Wednesday, June 24, 2020
State Education Boards Release Guidelines for In-Person Learning

The state’s three education boards for K-12, higher education and community colleges have announced guidelines for Illinois schools and colleges to return to in-person instruction as the state advances to…


Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The Weber Wire: Phase 4, Small Biz & More

Guidelines released for Phase 4. All four regions of Illinois will move into Phase 4 of the Governor’s Restore Illinois Plan on Friday, June 26, 2020. Phase 4 guidelines were designed by…