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IHDA: Pritzker Administration Awards $11 million in Home Rehabilitation Grants

By Press release submission | Apr 17, 2020

The Single Family Rehabilitation Program Provides Grants to Low-Income Homeowners to Make Necessary Repairs

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IDES: Illinois Unemployment Rate Up, Payroll Jobs Down in March at Start of COVID-19 Outbreak

By Press release submission | Apr 17, 2020

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment rate rose +1.2 percentage points to 4.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls lost -34,100 jobs in March.

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IDHS: To close remaining local office lobbies as Covid-19 peaks in Illinois; all benefits remain available

By Press release submission | Apr 17, 2020

Consumers still urged to stay home; all benefits applications fully available by phone and online; local staff responding by phone and will continue handling local emergency assistance needs

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IDFPR: Governor Pritzker announces protections and guidance for Illinois residents receiving federal stimulus checks

By Press release submission | Apr 17, 2020

Governor Pritzker announced Tuesday he is suspending laws that permit the service of a garnishment summons, wage deduction summons, or a citation to discover assets as part of consumer debt collection proceedings.

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Outlines Efforts to Expand Access and Eligibility to Unemployment Insurance

By Press release submission | Apr 17, 2020

Building on measures designed to address the unprecedented economic challenges facing Illinois families during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker provided an update on the state's efforts to expand access and eligibility to unemployment insurance.

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IDOL: Illinois Department of Labor Shares Safety Measures for 2020 Planting Season

By Press release submission | Apr 10, 2020

Illinois Department of Labor Urges Drivers and Farmers to Practice Safety

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IDES: Department of Employment Security Waiving Penalty for Employers

By Press release submission | Apr 9, 2020

Agency Suspends Late Wage Report Filing Fee

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IDOR: Department of Revenue Moves to Assist Distillers Making Hand Sanitizer

By Press release submission | Apr 8, 2020

With many Illinois-based distillers shifting operations to produce needed hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is ensuring any alcohol purchases made for production be tax-exempt.

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Governor Pritzker Announces Updates on Hospitalizations and Ventilator Capacity

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2020

State Placed Orders for 3,620 Ventilators, CA Gov Gavin Newsom Loans IL 100 Ventilators

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IDNR: Illinois State Museum Announces COVID-19 Collecting Initiative

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2020

Launches online tool to collect COVID-19 stories for future generations

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Lightfoot and Public Health Officials Announce the First Completed Phase of McCormick Place Alternate Care Facility

By Press release submission | Apr 3, 2020

State Also Announces New Alternate Care Site at Vibra Hospital in Springfield

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Kicks Off ‘All in Illinois' to Reinforce State's Stay at Home Message

By Press release submission | Apr 3, 2020

PSA Videos from Illinois Celebrities Remind Everyone We Are ‘All In’ This Together

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IDFPR: Pritzker Administration Announces Third Month Sales Totals for Adult Use Cannabis

By Press release submission | Apr 3, 2020

State’s new adult-use cannabis industry generated nearly $36 million in sales in March

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot Announce Plans For 3,000-Bed Alternate Care Setting at McCormick Place to Treat COVID-19 Patients

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

Additional Capacity Created to Prepare for Expected Surge in Hospitalizations of COVID-19 Patients

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IDFPR: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Announces Help for Consumers Struggling to Make Payments on their Debts Due to the COVID-19 Crisis and Guidance for its Regulated Financial Sectors

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation today announced a series of actions to ensure the protection of Illinoisans in many areas of consumer borrowing, servicing, and collections.

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IEMA, NWS Develop Severe Weather Sheltering Guidance to Address COVID-19 Concerns

By Press release submission | Mar 27, 2020

As we head into the spring months, the risk of severe thunderstorms typically increases across the state of Illinois, including the risk for tornadoes.

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Gov. Pritzker Partners with United Way of Illinois, Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations to Launch Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund

By Press release submission | Mar 26, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker joined the United Way of Illinois and the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations today to announce the launch of the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund (ICRF), a new statewide fundraising effort to support nonprofit organizations serving those whose lives have been upended by this pandemic.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Income Tax Filing Extension, More Than $90 Million in Small Business Aid

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

Building on measures designed to address the unprecedented economic challenges facing Illinois families during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker announced a three-month extension of the income tax filing deadline and several new programs to provide more than $90 million in financial relief to small businesses across the state.

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Gov. Pritzker Lays Out Measures to Increase Testing, Hospital Capacity in Preparation for Additional Need

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

As the state continues to build on its robust response to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for increased demand across the state's health care system, Governor JB Pritzker provided an update on the state's current testing and hospital capacity and laid out measures to increase that capacity to meet the anticipated need in the coming weeks.

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ILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Pritzker Announces Partnership with Manufacturing and Biotech Industries to Produce Life-Saving Supplies in Illinois

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

Separately, State Has Ordered 2.5 Million N95 Masks, 1 Million Surgical Masks, Among Other Supplies; Governor Calls for Federal Activation of Defense Production Act