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Statewide Tier Three Resurgence Mitigations Effective November 20

Please be advised that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker today announced the reimplementation of Tier Three resurgence mitigations statewide. Read to find industries effected.

State Announces New Investments to Expand Illinois Apprenticeship Program to Support 17,000 This Year!

This week, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $4.7 million investment that will expand the Illinois Apprenticeship Program to serve an additional 568 residents in training programs over the next two years. Overall, the State of Illinois is making a $20 million investment in the Illinois Apprenticeship Program to support 17,000+ apprenticeships in 2020 alone.

State Business Interruption Grants program opens June 22nd!
Governor enacts program to help closed, damaged business properties, State Senator Collins urges owners to apply! DCEO will make the application for  Business Interruption Grants (BIG ) available on Monday, June 22nd. Please share as appropriate. 
Wolverines were honored by the State of Illinois because of their academic excellence

Wolverines were honored by the State of Illinois because of their academic excellence!