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Monday, May 18, 2020
Caulkins Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Emergency Rules to Put Business Owners in Jail

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker filed emergency rules through IDPH on Friday to place business owners in jail if they don’t follow his…


Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Caulkins Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Flawed Plan to Keep Illinois Closed

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker released his flawed plan to keep central Illinois closed: “At least we have the Governor admitting there needs…


Thursday, April 23, 2020
Caulkins Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Modified Executive Order

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released the following statement following Governor Pritzker’s new executive order effective May 1: “The governor’s modified executive order is a small step in the right…


Thursday, April 23, 2020
Governor extends Stay-at-Home order until May 30 with modifications

A new modified Stay-at-Home order goes into effect on May 1 in Illinois. The new provisions include the following changes to the current order: FACE COVERINGS: Beginning on May 1, individuals…


Monday, March 30, 2020
CARES Act Questions and Answers

The U.S. Senate has compiled an extensive Q&A list covering the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) passed by the federal government last week. Find answers to your questions…


Friday, March 27, 2020
Caulkins Statement on Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES)

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released the following statement following President Trump signing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES): “Congress just passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…


Friday, March 27, 2020
$2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Signed Into Law

Congress approved and the President has signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) today. The $2.2 trillion economic rescue package provides help for families, small businesses, hospitals, local…


Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Emergency Assistance Programs Available for Small Businesses in Illinois

Three new programs from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to help small businesses: Hospitality Emergency Grant Program To help hospitality businesses make ends meet in the midst of…


Friday, March 20, 2020
Learn More About Governor Pritzker’s ‘Stay At Home’ Order

The following information provided by the Governor’s Office will take effect on March 21 at 5 pm: STAY AT HOME ORDER All first responders, emergency management personnel, law enforcement personnel,…


Friday, March 20, 2020
Rep. Caulkins Urges ISP to Extend Expiration Deadlines for FOID & CCL During COVID-19 Outbreak

With Illinoisans encouraged to practice social distancing to combat the spread of the coronavirus, law-abiding gun owners may find it more difficult to renew their Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (FOID)…