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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…


Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Illinois Extends Income Tax Filing Deadline to July 15, 2020

In light of the recent Disaster Proclamation, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is following the federal government in providing special tax filing and payment relief to individuals and businesses…


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)…


Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Caulkins Provides COVID-19 Update Concerning Unemployment Benefits, School and State Facility Closures and Restaurant Options

As Illinois continues to combat the spread of the coronavirus, State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is providing the public with information concerning restaurant operations, unemployment benefits, state facility closures, school…


Friday, March 13, 2020
Caulkins Statement on City of Champaign Executive Order to Shutdown Businesses

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released the following statement after the Champaign City Council approved an overreaching executive order to allow the Mayor to potentially ban the sale of gasoline,…


Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Caulkins Bill to Address Teacher Shortage Clears Education Committee

Rep. Caulkins discussing his bill to address Illinois’ teacher shortage.


Thursday, February 27, 2020
Caulkins Encourages IDPH to Consider Mobile Technology to Track Coronavirus

With 15 individuals diagnosed with the coronavirus in the United States, of which two are from Illinois, State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is encouraging the Illinois Department of Public Health…


Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Caulkins Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Annual Budget Address

Springfield, IL…State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s Annual Budget Address: “What I have witnessed today is another proposed budget filled with promises that can’t…


Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Caulkins files bill to correct temporary driver’s license law

In Illinois, individuals seeking permanent residency in the United States have a more difficult time holding a temporary driver’s license than illegal immigrants. State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has filed…