The Illinois Department of Employment Security has announced they are taking steps to crack down on fraud schemes involving the state’s federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs...

“Maybe the Democrats that control everything in this state will finally see the need for term limits, redistricting reform, and the need to drastically scale back the power of a Speaker or Senate President so that no single person can control what bills get called for a final vote in the General Assembly...

On Wednesday, July 15 public health officials and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker laid out a new COVID-19 mitigation plan, metrics and revised regions for monitoring the pandemic’s impact on Illinois...

On Friday, Governor Pritzker announced that he was issuing an executive order to cancel both of the Illinois State Fairs which are held annually in Springfield and Du Quoin...

ecently, every member of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to Governor JB Pritzker formally requesting that he adopt the more widely-accepted 14-day timeline rather than his current 28-day requirement for moving between phases...

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These dollars are meant to "jump start" the extension of water lines to homes that were affected by the Peoples Gas natural gas leak, according to State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet)...

Senator Rose has been meeting with local leaders from across the 10 counties that make up the 51st Senate District and collecting their feedback on the state's COVID-19 response efforts...

Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Stay at Home Order permits Illinois residents to leave their residence to perform essential activities, including boating and fishing, so long as residents comply with these guidelines. These guidelines apply to recreational boating and fishing on all waters within Illinois, both public and private...

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new instructions for 1099 workers who have lost work due to COVID-19. Workers who believe they may be eligible for new federal benefits under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, must first apply for regular unemployment insurance before applying for benefits under PUA when a new application portal opens on May 11, 2020 via the IDES website...

"I want local citizens to be aware that IDNR has finally added to their list of open facilities in the 51st District. I'm very pleased that Weldon Springs and Moraine View are now open and have been added to the list of available spaces...

"I'm glad the university consented to my request to make more park space available to the people of Piatt County and central Illinois. Forcing so many people into such a small area with a single trail head entrance while restricting access to the acres upon acres of space throughout the rest of the park just didn't make sense. I thank the University...

“I'm glad that the Governor has listened to my recommendations about finally allowing important preventive medical procedures like mammograms, colonoscopies, cancer surgeries, and heart and stroke screenings to proceed, and also for his willingness to reopen some of the state parks - which is long overdue. But I remain baffled as to why he continues to oppose phased regional openings in areas of the state where there are little to no known positive cases of COVID-19...

Answers to questions about unemployment and information on how to apply.

In response to news that the Pritzker administration is releasing a number of felons from Illinois prisons, including convicted murderers, State Senator Chapin Rose and several of his colleagues sent a letter to the Governor today asking for answers.

Earlier this week, the Illinois State Police issued new emergency rules to help firearm owners with expired Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) cards...

Tips on filing for unemployment benefits online.

Overview of state programs to assist struggling small businesses.

Update on changes and services to help individuals affected by Coronavirus and shutdowns....

In another effort to provide timely and accurate information to the public, Coronavirus.illinois.gov has been launched to centralize the breaking updates from state government, prevention and preparation tips, frequently asked questions and resources from public health experts...

Update issues and services during the ongoing Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic...

Update on issues, services, and measures being taken to help with the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic.

Update on changes to unemployment benefits to assist those affected by Covid-19/Coronavirus closures.

State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) has again been recognized for his work in the Illinois Senate to protect and grow high-paying manufacturing and tech jobs...

Over 100 high school students from across the 51st Senate District were in Springfield this week to try their hand at legislating, all as part of State Senator Chapin Rose’s (R-Mahomet) annual Youth Advisory Council program...