State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) wants Illinois small businesses impacted by COVID-19 to know they could be eligible for state grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Applications are due by…

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…

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

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is encouraging the public to consider donating blood as a result of thousands of blood drives being canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. As…

Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced the temporary closure of all vehicle emissions testing stations in Illinois.  In the interest of safeguarding the health of all Illinoisans, including…

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced that all residents will be subject to a ‘Stay At Home’ order effective Saturday, March 21 at 5:00 p.m. through Tuesday, April 7. STAY AT…

The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved the state’s eligibility for disaster assistance loans for small businesses facing financial hardship in all 102 counties due to COVID-19. Eligible businesses can…

As our state and country continue to fight the coronavirus, State Rep. Charlie Meier is providing the public with important information concerning unemployment benefits for individuals recently laid off, restaurant…

Governor Pritzker outlined the following in his Executive Order under “Section 1” in response to COVID-19 concerning restaurants and bars. Beginning tonight (March 16, 2020) at 9:00 p.m. through March…