In an interview with WTTW’s Carol Marin, State Representative Avery Bourne joined Senators Dan McConchie, Kimberly Lightford, and Cristina Castro to discuss expectations for the legislative session that will resume…

State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) joined House Republicans from Central Illinois on Thursday for an online press conference where they discussed their caucus’ priorities for next week when the legislature…

Independent contractors and all who receive 1099 tax forms can finally apply for out of work benefits beginning today. Even though the funds, made available through the federal CARES Act,…

Late last week, the 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…

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded and the March stay home order was put into place, House Republicans created an internal Economic Recovery Working Group. Chaired by Deputy Republican Leader Dan…

A comprehensive economic reopening and recovery framework created by House Republicans (HGOP) was shared with Governor Pritzker prior to the unveiling of his own recovery plan. Even though he had…

Independent contractors, sole proprietors, gig workers and those who receive 1099 tax forms, who up to this point have not been eligible for jobless benefits, can apply for out of…

In a recent radio interview, State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) talked about the content in a letter she and the seven other female members of the House Republican Caucus recently…

This week State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) gave a radio interview where she explained the ongoing failures within Illinois’ IDES (unemployment) system. She mentioned one constituent, who kept track and…

The Secretary of State’s office has opened three Commercial Drivers License (CDL) facilities to meet the overwhelming demand being placed on commercial and agricultural enterprises engaged in delivering and producing…