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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available Throughout Illinois

Springfield, IL – Low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens needing assistance filing their 2019 income taxes can receive free help through several trusted programs across the State of Illinois. The Internal…


Wednesday, March 11, 2020
IL Department of Human Services Announce Thursday, March 12th as the First Day to Complete the 2020 Census Online

Illinois residents can complete the census online starting tomorrow (March 12th) at my2020census.gov. CHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced the first day to complete the 2020 Census…


Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Advice from the CDC for People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19

Who is at Higher Risk? Early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This…


Monday, March 9, 2020
In Response to Coronavirus Gov. Pritzker Declares State of Emergency

Building on the state’s robust and coordinated response to COVID-19, Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation today to unlock additional federal resources and help the state prepare for the…


Monday, February 24, 2020
Rep. Stephens introduces legislation to help those suffering from diabetes

Springfield…In an effort to increase access to healthcare for Illinois’ most vulnerable, State Representative Brad Stephens (R–Chicago) has introduced legislation to place a cap of $100/month on all the costs…


Monday, February 17, 2020
Census Job Fair at Triton College

Friday, February 7, 2020
Rep. Brad Stephens Discusses the Upcoming 2020 Legislative Session

Last week, I listened to the Governor’s State of the State Address. It is clear that there is a bipartisan emphasis on reducing our state’s excessive property taxes. Illinois is…


Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Cook County Surviving Spouse Abatement

WHAT IS THE SURVIVING SPOUSE TAX ABATEMENT? The Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Chicago City Council have passed ordinances to authorize a property tax abatement in their jurisdictions…


Monday, January 27, 2020
IBEW 134 Journeyman Electricians continue their education and obtain the Bachelor of Industrial Technology and Management (BINTM)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers/IBEW 134: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO/ECA A longstanding partnership between INTM and the Electrical Construction industry helps IBEW 134 Journeyman Electricians continue…


Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Tax relief program helps senior citizens struggling to pay Cook County property taxes

A program administered by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office assists senior citizens who are hard-pressed to pay their property taxes. Seniors whose annual household income is $55,000 or less can…