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Manley Reaffirms Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Highlights Resources Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting state and national resources available to survivors of domestic violence during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Manley Thanks Health Care Professionals for Work During COVID-19 Health Crisis
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To highlight the important work and sacrifices being made by health care workers during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is thanking the nurses, physicians, paramedics and other health care professionals working to keep our community safe. Manley is also calling on retired physicians to consider assisting with efforts to address COVID-19.
Yednock Highlights Deadline Extensions for Professionals Licenses
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is letting Illinois Valley professional license holders know that the any pressing deadlines to obtain or maintain certification or continuing education requirements have been extended into the fall season, in an effort to accommodate for the unprecedented global pandemic that is COVID-19.
Ford Expresses Concern about Unfair Prison Population Counts Backfiring during COVID-19 Crisis
CHICAGO – As the COVID-19 outbreak begins to impact state prisons, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, released the following statement highlighting the problem of counting people at a prison location instead of their home community:
LaPointe Promotes Emergency Small Business Grants and Loan Assistance
CHICAGO – To alleviate some of the financial strain on small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting new state programs offering emergency grants and loans to small businesses.
Mussman Applauds Decision to Extend State Tax Filing Deadline
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – With the COVID-19 outbreak negatively impacting families and businesses across the state, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting the decision to push the state tax filing deadline back from April 15 to July 15 as part of an effort to support middle-class families during the pandemic.
Yednock Highlights New Schedule for Filing Unemployment Claims
OTTAWA, IL – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting the new process being used by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) to process the filing of unemployment benefit claims during this unprecedented time of claims being filed.
Buckner Promotes Emergency Equipment Donation Drive During COVID-19 Outbreak
CHICAGO – To help alleviate the ongoing shortage in emergency medical supplies, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting Serve Illinois’ donation drive for personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and health care workers during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.
Mussman Highlights Support for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – As many businesses face continued temporary closure with the governor’s extension of the stay-at-home order through April 30, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting assistance available to small businesses feeling negative impacts from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Stuart Commends Decision to Extend State Tax Filing Deadline
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To alleviate the financial burden many families are feeling during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COIVD-19) pandemic, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the governor’s recent decision to extend the state tax filing deadline to July 15.
Hernandez Encourages Residents to Fill out Census Form During Time Spent at Home
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging residents in her district to fill out the 2020 U.S. Census form during their time at home.
Hernandez Highlights Tax Filing Deadline Extension in Wake of COVID-19 Crisis
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is making sure residents are made aware that the state and federal tax filing deadlines have been extended from April 15 to July 15 in response to the societal disruption caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
Mason: Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Closures Encouraged to File for Unemployment Benefits
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is directing workers who were laid off or saw their hours reduced due to COVID-19 closures to apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and offering assistance from her office to anyone encountering difficulties with the system.
LaPointe Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Amplifies State and National Hotlines Amid COVID-19
CHICAGO – To support victims and survivors of gender-based violence, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is amplifying state and national domestic violence hotlines during the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.
Buckner Condemns Price Gouging, Scams During COVID-19 Pandemic
CHICAGO – After recent reports of businesses across the state charging outrageous prices for basic supplies, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is alerting residents to be extra cautious of scams and price gouging amidst the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Walker Promotes Virtual Utility Bill Savings Clinic
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is highlighting the Citizens Utility Board’s (CUB) ongoing Virtual Utility Bill Clinic which can save residents money during the stay at home order.
Walker Encourages Census Participation
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to complete their census forms during the governor’s stay at home order.
Stuart Highlights Increased Access to Telehealth Services Amid COVID-19 Crisis
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To address concerns regarding access to health care services during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the governor’s executive order that expands access for Illinois residents to receive medical care from out-of-state physicians through telehealth services.