Based on a scathing compliance audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) that was released on July 7, State Representative Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) is renewing his call for a deep, independent audit of an agency he claims has failed Illinoisans at every turn during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Lawmakers considered a mixed bag of legislation during our four-day session in May. Some measures, like legislation that provides for the automatic rollover of certain property taxpayer exemptions (senior, senior assessment freeze, disabled, etc.)
The Illinois State Board of Education and Department of Public Health have announced guidelines for Illinois schools to safely return to in-person Instruction as the state advances to Phase 4 of the Governor’s Restore Illinois plan.
Legislative News from State Rep. Grant Wehrli - June 17, 2020 As America continues to respond to acts of senseless violence against people of cololastr, I am participating in a variety of meetings and discussions about how lawmakers can help promulgate change within our criminal justice system and promote equality.
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I am shocked and saddened by the violence that has erupted in Illinois communities and across our country in the wake of yet another instance of police brutality against a black man.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has developed a free tool kit to help employers implement the Governor’s Restore Illinois Phase 3, Guidelines for Safely Reopening Businesses.
Illinois Democrats pushed through a partisan, unbalanced budget for Fiscal Year 2021 that increases spending by 6.8%.
House Republicans have been asking for weeks that the General Assembly reconvene so our voices can be part of the COVID-19 response discussion.
Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), which handles unemployment claims for the state, reported that more than one million Illinoisans have lost their jobs since March 1.
Illinois StaCOVID-19 and the associated Stay Home Orders, have created a crisis like nothing we’ve ever seen or experienced in Illinois.
With the COVID-19 pandemic and Stay Home Order affecting families and businesses across Illinois, State Representative Grant Wehrli is seeking ideas on how Illinois can restart its economy and get Illinois people working again.
Sadly, amidst this health crisis, there are those who would take advantage of people through a variety of illegal and unethical activity.
As we continue to navigate this health crisis, I want to personally thank the thousands of medical professionals and first responders who comprise the Naperville-Warrenville medical and public safety communities.
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced it will follow the federal government in providing special tax filing and payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak.