Rep. Lance Yednock
Springfield Office:
240A-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0140
628 Columbus St.
Suite 204
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 324-5055
Lifelong resident of the Illinois Valley; previously served as a business agent and executive board member of IUOE Local 150; worked 28 years as an equipment operator; B.A., Northern Illinois University; Yednock and his wife live in Ottawa.

Yednock Statement on Governor’s Budget Address
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:

Yednock Highlights Extended Paycheck Protection Program Deadline for Small Businesses
OTTAWA, IL – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting the recently extended deadline for the federal Paycheck Protection Program for small business owners needing relief funding due to COVID-19.

Yednock Highlights Upcoming State and Federal Tax Deadline, Resources Available
OTTAWA, IL – As the July 15 deadline to file state and federal taxes approaches next week, state Rep. Lance Yednock is highlighting free filing options for local residents who may need assistance.
“Filing taxes can become overwhelming for many, but there are free filing services and assistance programs from the IRS and state government available to ease the process,” Yednock said. “For those who may be faced with financial hardships, there are also payment plans available, allowing taxes to be paid in installments.”

Yednock Highlights Free Job Training Resources for Laid Off Workers
OTTAWA, IL – As many workers throughout the Illinois Valley have been laid off or furloughed in recent months, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting new job training resources for Illinoisans that are out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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...

Yednock Highlights COVID-19 Telehealth and Virtual Care Programs
OTTAWA, IL – As COVID-19 continues to have an impact on communities statewide, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is informing residents of a new Remote Patient Monitoring Program to allow sick patients to receive daily telehealth care service through the new Virtual Care Program.

Yednock-Backed Measure to Allow Sale of Cocktails To-Go Signed Into Law
OTTAWA, IL – To help business owners that have suffered due to temporary closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, recently supported a measure to allow restaurants and bars to sell pre-mixed alcoholic beverages in pickup orders and delivery.

Yednock Backs Suspending Late Fees, Property Tax Relief for Homeowners
OTTAWA, IL – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create financial hardships for families, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, recently backed a measure that would suspend late payment penalties on property taxes and create a one-year application deferral to renew senior, veteran and disability homestead exemptions.

Yednock Fights for Increased Access to Healthcare
OTTAWA, IL – In response to the increased need for medical care due to the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, voted to support legislation to expand access to health services.