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Friday, April 3, 2020
Applications for Paycheck Protection Program Now Being Accepted

Small businesses can now download the application for the Paycheck Protection Program to file with an eligible lender. The Federal Paycheck Protection Program was created through the CARES Act and is designed to provide a direct incentive for small…


Friday, April 3, 2020
Guidelines for Estimating State Taxes During COVID-19

From the Illinois Department of Revenue Informational Bulletin: Changes to Estimated Payment Requirements due to COVID-19 Virus Outbreak Due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic and the subsequent Emergency Declaration of Disaster by…


Friday, April 3, 2020
Dress in Blue to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and today is Dress in Blue Day. Please join us in spreading awareness to ensure every child is able to feel safe and protected….


Thursday, April 2, 2020
Unemployment Filing Schedule

To more efficiently process the high volume of unemployment benefit claims due to COVID-19, IDES has implemented the following schedule for those filing claims online and over the phone: Online Filing Schedule: Those with last names beginning with…


Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Weber Seeks More Action to Protect DCFS Youth Amid COVID-19 Response as Child Abuse Prevention Month Begins

Today, the first day of Child Abuse Prevention Month, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) sent a letter to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the heads of the Department of…


Wednesday, April 1, 2020
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

With the added stress of health and job concerns during the ongoing response to COVID-19, now, more than ever, it is important to spread awareness to help prevent child abuse….


Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Health Care Professionals Encouraged to Join Illinois HELPS Alert System

As the state of Illinois sets up alternative care sites in the battle against COVID-19, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is calling on all licensed health care professionals to join Illinois HELPS,…


Monday, March 30, 2020
CARES Act Questions and Answers

The U.S. Senate has compiled an extensive Q&A list covering the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) passed by the federal government last week. Find answers to your questions…


Friday, March 27, 2020
What the CARES Act Means for Illinoisans

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,…


Friday, March 27, 2020
The Weber Wire: Tax Filing Deadline Extended & Other COVID-19 Updates

As measures continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19, I want to reiterate that the most important thing any of us can do right now is to practice proper social…