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Hirschauer Highlights Back to Business Program Grants

Aug 19, 2021 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – As businesses continue to recover from the pandemic, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is encouraging small businesses to apply for the Back to Business grant program (B2B) from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity...

Stuart-Backed Bill to Increase Access to FMLA for Educators Signed into Law

Aug 19, 2021 | Stuart

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To improve Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, sponsored a measure that qualifies hourly workers at public schools, universities, and community colleges for 12 weeks of unpaid leave under...

Kifowit Encourages Local and Small Businesses to Apply to the Illinois Back to Business Grant Program

Aug 19, 2021 | Kifowit

AURORA, Ill. – In an effort to further support the local economy, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, encourages small and local businesses to apply for the Back to Business Grant Program, which has been set up to support the continued recovery of Illinois...

New Nichols-Supported Law Expands Rental Assistance

Aug 19, 2021 | Nichols

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that residents are not struggling to keep a roof over their head, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation expanding eligibility for rental assistance. “After a year in which many residents were hit hard by the...

Vella Legislation Honoring Illinois National Guard Soldiers Signed into Law

Aug 19, 2021 | Vella

ROCKFORD, Ill. – To ensure that Illinois National Guard soldiers are given the recognition and respect they deserve, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation providing an Illinois State flag to the next of kin of Illinois National Guard soldiers who die...

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