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Gov. J..B Pritzker has announced that the Illinois’ stay-at-home order will be extended until April 30, 2020. “If we can end these orders earlier, I’ll be the first one to tell you,” Pritzker said, “when we can start to make strides toward normalcy again. But that time is not today. And it’s not April 7.”… Read more

Repossession, evictions on hold during COVID-19 crisis By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issued guidance for lenders and borrowers Monday regarding debt collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Evictions are suspended for homes and rental units in Illinois per an executive order by Gov. JB Pritzker, and… Read more

With information rapidly changing, we are committed to providing accurate training, information sharing, and guidance on the different financial assistance options available to small businesses and non-profits in Illinois. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Illinois small businesses and non-profits can apply for the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million… Read more

Mahomet has a new severe weather siren located on the east side of town on Prairieview Road. The siren is installed and operating. METCAD911 and Champaign County Emergency Preparedness also provides emergency alerts via text message and email based on your preferences.  Champaign County residents can sign up here.   The system is intended to be… Read more

By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The social distancing guidelines that led Illinois county fairs to cancel off-season events on their grounds through the end of April is one part of a financial impact double-whammy, a trade official said. Many local fairs use revenue from off-season events and activities to “pay the bills,” said… Read more

Unprecedented legislation and actions by both the United States and Illinois governments have left residents with a lot of questions about how they move forward.  Every measure from the CARES Act, the July 15 tax extension, programs for small businesses to questions about a looming recession and skyrocketing unemployment numbers have Americans questioning how the… Read more

SPRINGFIELD – State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala declared today that Remote Learning Days will begin for schools statewide on March 31 and continue until in-person instruction can resume. During Remote Learning Days, schools may implement either an E-Learning Plan or a Remote Learning Day Plan that provides students with instruction and access… Read more

A report by the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service on Wednesday recommended that Congress amend the Military Selective Service Act (MSSA) to “eliminate male-only registration and expand draft eligibility to all individuals of the applicable age cohort.” Since May 18, 1917, the President has had the power to draft soldiers. The last… Read more

Golf courses in the State of Illinois are closed as of Thursday, March 27, 2020 until further notice. Earlier in the week, it was announced that walking golfers could still use courses after Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10, the stay-at-home order. When golf courses drew large crowds the next day, the Illinois PGA… Read more