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Gov. Pritzker Launches Largest Emergency Housing Assistance Programs in the Nation

Gov. Pritzker Launches Largest Emergency Housing Assistance Programs in the Nation Over $300 Million for Rent and Mortgage Relief Will Help 40,000 Households Impacted by COVID-19 Applications for Rental Assistance Now Available at era.ihda.org CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced that applications for rental assistance are now available for renters who have lost a job or income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Emergency Rental

Gov. Pritzker Announces Efforts to Protect Illinois Communities and Frontline Workers in Response to Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic Announces New IDPH Rules to Provide Local Law Enforcement More Flexibilit

Gov. Pritzker Announces Efforts to Protect Illinois Communities and Frontline Workers in Response to Ongoing COVID-19 PandemicAnnounces New IDPH Rules to Provide Local Law Enforcement More Flexibility and a Measured Process to Enforce Public Health Guidance Signs SB471 to Provide Additional Protections for Frontline Workers, Expand Paid Disability Leave CHICAGO – Building on efforts to protect Illinois’ workers and communities in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker announced that

NIU EIGERlab Innovation Network Update

 August 1, 2020  NIU EIGERlab serves the region with leading edge business and engineering support services targeting physical and digital product-based initiatives. Whether you're a new or existing entrepreneur, inventor, start-up or an existing company interested in innovation, NIU EIGERlab is a regional resource for commercialization and growth.   Land . Launch . Learn . Grow  www.EIGERlab.org  COVID-19 Update: NIU EIGERlab is operating both in-person

Gov. Pritzker Announces New Community-Based Approach to Transform Juvenile Justice in Illinois

Gov. Pritzker Announces New Community-Based Approach to Transform Juvenile Justice in Illinois New Model for Department of Juvenile Justice is an Evidence Based Three-Phase Plan Designed to Reduce the Harm of Incarceration CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton today announced the 21st Century Illinois Transformation Model, a new plan that will transform the state’s juvenile justice system over the next four years. The Model focuses on reducing the harm of incarceration by

IDHS Launches three new mental health programs in Illinois

IDHS LAUNCHES THREE NEW MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS IN ILLINOIS Programs will provide additional resources for crisis support, housing, and community care CHICAGO –The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced three new mental health programs designed to provide additional support for Illinois residents. These new resources will be provided by community organizations through the Living Room Program (LRP), Transitional Living Centers (TLCs), and the Transitional Community Care and Support

Gov. Pritzker Launches Mask Awareness Campaign: ‘It Only Works If You Wear It’ Public Health Campaign Uses Real-Time Data to Allocate Resources to Communities with Greatest Risk; Illinois Mask Mandate

Gov. Pritzker Launches Mask Awareness Campaign: ‘It Only Works If You Wear It’ Public Health Campaign Uses Real-Time Data to Allocate Resources to Communities with Greatest Risk; Illinois Mask Mandate Went into Effect May 1 Springfield, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker launched a new $5 million awareness campaign today to encourage Illinois residents to wear a face covering every time they’re in public — because it only works if you wear it. Following the data-driven approach that has guided Illinois’

Local SERVPRO Franchise Recognized for Outstanding Performance at Company's First ''Virtual'' Convention

Local SERVPRO Franchise Recognized for Outstanding Performance at Company's First "Virtual" Convention   Health concerns dictated online approach to SERVPRO's 51st annual gathering and delivered highest registration numbers in event history Elgin, IL (Grassroots Newswire) July 29, 2020 - During SERVPRO's 51st Annual Convention – the company's first "virtual" convention – top company representatives recognized the extraordinary performance of SERVPRO of Elgin/Northwest Kane County with the MILLIONAIRE'S

News Release: 7/29/2020

Gov. Pritzker Announces Safety Guidelines for Recreational Sports Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic Guidance for All Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Takes Effect August 15th CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker announced today guidance for youth and adult recreational sports, including, but not limited to, school-based sports, travel clubs, private leagues and clubs, recreational leagues and centers, and park district sports programs. Collegiate sports and professional leagues are not impacted by these

Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment Systems, IDES Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment Systems, IDES Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue FraudstersFederal Guidelines Make Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Susceptible to FraudSPRINGFIELD – 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 of the COVID-19 pandemic.  PUA provides 100% federally funded unemployment benefits for hundreds

Elgin Covid Response Fund Announces First Round of Grants

For immediate release, July 17, 2020Elgin Covid Response Fund Announces First Round of Grants             Funding will be utilized to provide direct assistance to individuals and families facing urgent, financial needs as a result of the pandemic.  Elgin, IL— Elgin Covid Response Fund (ECRF) Steering Committee announces the first round of COVID-19 grants totaling $89,250. Non-profit organizations will receive ECRF grants to provide direct

Ecker Center for Mental Health and Renz Addiction Counseling Center Complete Merger

Ecker, Renz complete merger The Ecker Center for Mental Health and Renz Addiction Counseling Center have finalized a complete merger as of July 1, becoming one organization, Ecker Center for Behavioral Health. The organization unites two complementary agencies, each with similar cultures and excellent reputations for providing behavioral health care services to local communities for decades. The Renz office at 2 American Way in Elgin will continue to provide its current services. Additional substance use

Gov. Pritzker Announces $108.5 Million COVID Funding for PreK-12, Higher Education with Equity Focus

Gov. Pritzker Announces $108.5 Million COVID Funding for PreK-12, Higher Education with Equity Focus ISBE Also Announces Additional ESSER Grants to Help K-12 Schools Respond to COVID-19 and Prepare for Upcoming School Year Governor JB Pritzker has announced that he will dedicate $108.5 million in federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds to preK-12 public education and institutions of higher education to meet the unique challenges of COVID-19. This funding will help bridge the digital

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Announces Launch of New E-filing and Case Management System

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Announces Launch of New E-filing and Case Management System New system will process settlement contracts electronically beginning July 22nd The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) is rolling out a new, cloud-based electronic filing and case management system. The system, called CompFile, will allow for paperless filing and processing of court documents for workers’ compensation cases in Illinois. Upon his appointment to lead the IWCC in March 2019,

EAC's Business Review Newsletter for March 2020

 EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020  

EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020

 EAC's Business Review Newsletter for February 2020

What's in Store for the Local Economy in 2020?

    The U.S. economy is in its 126th month of expansion that dates to July 2009, and Elgin businesses have been riding the wave. The question everyone has been asking themselves is how long can the longest expansion in U.S. history continue? Will the economy contract, continue expanding, fall or flatten is anyone’s guess? Here are a few quotes from Elgin’s business leaders on what 2020 has in store:     “Ziegler’s Ace customers continue to invest in new Weber and Traeger grills, Ego mowers and snowblowers,

EAC'S Business Review Newsletter for January 2020

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Welcome to these new Chamber members in January!   Culver's of Elgin Ross Thomas 1175 N. McLean Boulevard Elgin IL 60123 OPENING SOON!!www.culvers.com Food & Beverages/Restaurants   H.B. Fuller Lesandro Gonzalez 1575 Executive Drive Elgin IL 60123 (847) 841-7002www.hbfuller.com Industrial/Adhesive – Manufacturer   Innerspire, Inc Nate Lindquist 164 Division Street, Suite 406 Elgin IL 60120 (904) 385-9017www.TheMinimalistCEO.com Business Services/Consulting   Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers,