May 18, 2017 | Moylan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Entrepreneurs would receive financial assistance in opening their first businesses under legislation being sponsored by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, to create an Entrepreneur Learner’s Permit pilot program. “I believe we must do more to...
May 18, 2017 | Scherer
DECATUR, Ill. – To help recognize area businesses that give back to the community, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is inviting residents to submit nominations for her ‘Good Neighbor’ Business Award. “Our area is fortunate to have a number of businesses that partner...
May 18, 2017 | Scherer
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting a program to reunite local taxpayers and small businesses with uncashed checks issued by the State of Illinois through Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s Check for Cash program. “Every penny counts...
May 18, 2017 | Stuart
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recognizing the important economic contribution of local steel mills and their employees, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is encouraging Illinois agencies to purchase steel made in Illinois. “We should be making every effort to buy and use...
May 18, 2017 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring Senate Joint Resolution 10 in the Illinois House of Representatives, which would establish a statewide task force to develop employment opportunities and to assist any young Illinois adults seeking...