The global COVID-19 pandemic has posed an unprecedented challenge to our nation and state. House Republican lawmakers have introduced a plan to re-open Illinois’ economy on a safe, responsible and regional basis….

As the COVID-19 Pandemic unfolded and the March Stay at Home was put into place, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin took the long view creating an internal Economic Recovery Working…

The next phase of combating the global COVID-19 pandemic is to repair the economic devastation it has wrought in its wake. It is a monumental effort that will only be successful…

Today the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released new instructions for 1099 workers who have lost work due to COVID-19.  Workers who believe they may be eligible for new…

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with partners from Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA), Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Illinois State Police (ISP) and the…

Anyone with COVID-19-like illness or symptoms can get a test, even without a doctor’s order. As testing capacity expands, testing is now available for people who: Have COVID-19 symptoms (cough,…

A new modified Stay-at-Home order will be issued by the Governor to go into effect on May 1 in Illinois. The new provisions include the following changes to the current…

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is encouraging ALL unemployed individuals to file an unemployment insurance claim now. Whether you are a traditional employee, an independent contractor, gig economy worker or you are unsure which you are, apply…

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 interest, and halting involuntary…

Students will complete this school year remotely as Governor Pritzker has suspended in-person attendance at all schools for the rest of the school year during the ongoing response to COVID-19….