Jun 24, 2020 | Bristow
ALTON, Ill. – To help local homeowners, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, supported legislation to automatically renew property tax exemptions this year. Due to the strain of COVID-19 on communities around the country, this measure seeks to ease the burden for...
Jun 24, 2020 | Pappas
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting the American Red Cross as well as the local blood bank, Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, to help address the renewed need for blood donations during the COVID-19 outbreak. “As the state begins to...
Jun 24, 2020 | Stuart
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SIU-Edwardsville is set to receive $200,000 in supplemental funding from the CARES Act, which state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, says will provide crucial assistance to business owners...
Jun 24, 2020 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – In response to the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is highlighting new programs to assist residents with rent and mortgage payments. “With all the stress and hardship being placed on...
Jun 23, 2020 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – Households struggling to make rent or mortgage payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic will see some relief under the new state budget backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, and recently signed into law. “This crisis has caused financial hardships...