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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Fraud Penetrating Every State Unemployment System

SPRINGFIELD – IDES has uncovered and is investigating a widespread fraud scheme that is being conducted nationwide, impacting each state’s federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs, implemented as a result…


Thursday, July 23, 2020
Rep. Stephens to Host Reptiles Go Virtual Events in August

Representative Brad Stephens will be hosting a two-part virtual reptile show with the Traveling World of Reptiles called, Reptiles Go Virtual! During the show, he will interact with real live…


Thursday, July 23, 2020
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Please see below a list of current career opportunities with the Illinois Tollway. You may click on the link to apply and learn more about the position. If you have…


Thursday, June 25, 2020
Business Interruption Grants (BIG) Application Now Open

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is launching the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG) by providing $60 million to businesses experiencing losses or business interruption as…


Monday, June 22, 2020
Stephens Hosts Successful Tele-TownHall Updating Residents on State Government

Chicago…State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) hosted his third telephone town hall this year on Thursday, June 18th to provide a State Government update, discuss Illinois’ fiscal situation, and to answer…


Thursday, June 18, 2020
ComEd Announces Comprehensive COVID-19 Package to Assist Customers and Communities in Need

Package features more flexible payment options, financial assistance for past due balances; extends suspension of service disconnections and waiver of late fee charges CHICAGO (June 18, 2020) –To help families…


Wednesday, June 17, 2020
CPS Announces Summer Grab-and-Go Meal Sites

CPS’s grab-and-go meal sites will continue to provide our students with healthy meals during summer break. Beginning Monday, June 22 through Friday, August 28, hundreds of summer grab-and-go meal sites…


Monday, June 15, 2020
Sec. of State Announces 16th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition

Entry forms are now available; Deadline is June 30  Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced today that entry forms are available for the 16th annual Illinois Emerging…


Monday, June 8, 2020
Rep. Stephens to Host Blood Drive at Salvation Army in Norridge on June 25th

Chicago/Norridge — State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) will be hosting a blood drive in partnership with the Salvation Army of Norridge. The event will take place on Thursday, June 25th…


Sunday, May 31, 2020
Rep. Stephens Releases Statement Condemning Hate Speech against Police Officers during Overnight Demonstrations

Chicago – State Representative Brad Stephens (R–Chicago) released the following statement after being made aware of a photo that shows graffiti saying “KILL ALL COPS” on the Heald Square Monument…