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Friday, May 22, 2020
Caulkins: Child Care Providers Can Reopen May 29

Governor Pritzker announced that child care providers can reopen May 29th thanks to political pressure from child care advocates and State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), led by State Representative Margo…


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…


Monday, April 27, 2020
Memo Concerning Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 Executive Orders

Enclosed is the memo drafted by the Illinois Office of the State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor concerning Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 Executive Orders. Click here to view its entirety.


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…


Thursday, April 9, 2020
State Police Extends FOID and CCL Renewals

The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules this week to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification and Concealed Carry Licenses during the COVID-19 epidemic.  These rules are designed to provide…


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…