Jul 22, 2020 | Buckner
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to the recent extension of the deadline for small businesses to apply for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “Economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is still hurting small...
Jul 20, 2020 | Buckner
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is welcoming the opening of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Chicago’s South Shore community. “The ongoing pandemic continues to have a wide range of adverse effects on...
Jul 8, 2020 | Buckner
CHICAGO – With one week until the federal and state deadlines for filing 2019 tax returns, state Rep. Kam Buckner is highlighting filing tips for local residents. “Filing taxes can be a daunting and overwhelming process, but free filing services and assistance are...
Jun 19, 2020 | Buckner
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago is fighting to build a stronger Illinois by supporting an initiative to explore potential solutions to make health insurance more affordable. “Fighting for true equity starts by addressing the core symptoms of the...
Jun 12, 2020 | Buckner
CHICAGO – This session, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, supported a new piece of legislation to expand workplace protections for frontline workers and other essential employees who contract COVID-19 while on the job. “Our frontline workers continue to put their...
Jun 1, 2020 | Buckner
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is encouraging incoming and current college students to apply for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) Scholarship, the deadline for which has been extended to June 4 due to COVID-19. The scholarship is...