COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdown has caused economic hardship for many Illinoisans. If you are facing tough economic times please know you are not alone and there are programs out…

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted families across the state and our country. Jobs, schools, childcare, health care, businesses, really all aspects of our lives, have been affected.  It will take…

The U.S. Department of Education announced Illinois institutions of higher education will receive $218 million for emergency financial aid to students. The funding is from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and…

The Illinois Attorney General urges Illinois residents to be vigilant and watch for scammers trying to take advantage of the upcoming COVID-19 federal economic stimulus payments. People are urged not…

The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules on April 9 to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification and Concealed Carry Licenses during the COVID-19 epidemic. These rules are designed to…

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office has filed emergency rules extending expiration dates for driver’s licenses, identification (ID) cards, vehicle registrations and other transactions and document filings for at least…

If you were not able to participate in the webinar with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to learn more about the state…

FBI warns of telework vulnerabilities in a recent public service announcement. Scammers and hackers have seized upon vulnerabilities of work at home technology set-ups putting your information at risk. Inc magazine has outlined…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides these tips to keep from becoming a victim of scams: Hang up on robocalls. Don’t press any numbers. Scammers are using illegal robocalls to pitch everything from scam…

During the declared COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the children of Prioritized Essential Workers are eligible to receive child care through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The state…