View up to date information on how Illinois is responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and find helpful resources at the
State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Site and the Illinois House Democratic Caucus Coronavirus Resource Site.
Latest Updates:
Slaughter Calls for Economic Recovery Plan for the Black Community
CHICAGO – To help Illinois’ Black communities recover from damages inflicted by looting and widespread violence in the wake of the death of George Floyd, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is calling on both the Illinois General Assembly and U. S. Congress to create a plan that will invest in these communities.
Yingling Highlights “Help Illinois Families” Program
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – With the COVID-19 pandemic putting many residents in dangerous financial situations, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is encouraging residents to apply for aid through the new “Help Illinois Families” program.
Yednock Promotes Expansion of COVID-19 Emergency Assistance for Illinois Families
OTTAWA, IL – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting recently expanded Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) emergency relief programs to help families faced with financial challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Pappas Promotes Essential Resources for Working Families Affected by COVID-19
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting the expansion of essential services that are now available through the Help Illinois Families initiative to support working families impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Pappas Encourages Safe Driving During Holiday Weekend
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is reminding residents to practice safe driving this holiday weekend by not drinking and driving.
Mason Encourages Businesses to Apply for Funding Through $540 Million Grant Program
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting the state’s newly launched Business Interruption Grants program and urging local business owners to apply.
Tarver Promotes COVID-19 Virtual Care Programs
CHICAGO – State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago is highlighting the new Remote Patient Monitoring Program to allow sick residents affected by COVID-19 to receive daily health care service through the new Illinois Virtual Care Program.
Stuart Highlights New Grant Opportunities for Small Businesses
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is encouraging local business owners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for the new Business Interuption Grant (BIG) available through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
Conroy Urges Business Owners to Apply for New Funding Opportunity
VILLA PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, urges businesses that suffered financially as a result of COVID-19 to apply for Business Interruption Grant funding through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity by 5 pm on Tuesday, July 7.
Bristow Promotes New Measures Taken to Help Illinois Small Businesses During Crisis
ALTON, Ill. – To connect small business owners with economic relief, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, is highlighting the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) new Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Program.
Greenwood to Lead House Dems Women’s Caucus Maternal Health Efforts
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, has been named chair of the Illinois House Democrats’ Women’s Caucus subcommittee on maternal health and will spearhead efforts aimed at lowering health risks for expectant mothers.
Yednock Encourages Businesses to Apply for New Grant Funding
OTTAWA, IL – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is bringing attention to new Business Interruption Grant funding to help local businesses economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, July 7 at 5 p.m. “The new Business...
Reitz Promotes Grant Relief for Small Business Owners Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To support local small business owners that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, is highlighting the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) new Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Program.
Kifowit Announces July “Coffee with Kifowit” Schedule
AURORA, Ill. – Keeping up with her efforts to continue to be accessible and open during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will continue her virtual “Coffee with Kifowit” events throughout the month of July each Monday at 9 a.m. on her Facebook page @ILDistrct84
D’Amico Encourages Businesses to Apply for New Grant Funding
CHICAGO – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is bringing attention to new Business Interruption Grant funding to help local businesses economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, July 7 at 5 p.m.
Crespo Highlights Grants Awarded to Local Organizations through Illinois Access to Justice Program
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is highlighting the announcement of funding for legal services in his district through the Illinois Access to Justice Program.
Costa Howard Hosting Virtual Community Meeting to Talk About Race
LOMBARD – To amplify the voices of people of color and encourage an open, honest discussion about systemic racism and its impacts on our communities, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is hosting a virtual community meeting on race from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7.
Mason Highlights PTSD Awareness Month
GURNEE, Ill. – In recognition of PTSD Awareness Month, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is advocating for greater post-traumatic stress disorder resources and awareness.