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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing information about the upcoming Youth Firearm Deer Season taking place in a matter of weeks.

On Sept. 2, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) announced that several of the state’s regulated electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities have voluntarily agreed to extend their moratoriums on disconnections for residential customers.

In recognition of the importance of the 2020 Census, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) distributed grant funding to several student groups in the 59th District for their efforts to promote and encourage engagement in the 24th census. 

The Illinois Housing Development Authority has announced the development of the Emergency Mortgage Assistance (EMA) Program to assist Illinois homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an effort to reduce risks for senior citizen drivers during the COVID-19 health pandemic, the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) has announced a one-year extension of driver’s license expiration dates.

If you haven’t responded to the 2020 Census, you have until September 30 to do so. Mandated by the United States Constitution, the census is a count of the United States population that takes place every ten years. The 2020 Census will be the 24th census conducted since 1790.

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is partnering together with the Friends of Taiwan Foundation, Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) to distribute masks to nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout the 59th Senate District.

Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special contributions to the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for Illinoisans.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is partnering with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) – Division of Banking and Division of Financial Institutions to work with financial institutions in detecting and combating unemployment fraud.

This week, it was announced that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has extended the deadline for Illinois renters to apply for aid by one week to 12 p.m. on August 28 due to those impacted by last week’s the storms. Additionally, landlords will be given to August 30 to complete their portion of the applications. The Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program provides $5,000 to eligible tenants who have seen their household income decline because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Throughout our communities, businesses hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic are receiving the assistance they so desperately need, says State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has developed the Emergency Rental Assistance program to support Illinois tenants who are unable to pay for rent due to a COVID-19-related loss of income. The program will provide Illinois renters a $5,000 grant that will be sent to their landlords.

The highly-anticipated Cairo Port project gained significant momentum this week as the State of Illinois announced the release of $4 million allocated to developing an inland river port. On Aug. 4, State Senator Dale Fowler joined with state and local leaders to announce that $4 million of the $40 million allocated to the Alexander Cairo Port District from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan would be immediately awarded to fund engineering, permitting and site preparation at the new port.

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exerts absolute control over what issues get a hearing and which get a vote in the Illinois House.  As the US Attorney announced last week, that process allegedly comes with a price.  

As many Illinois families continue to face financial challenges as a result of COVID-19, Ameren Illinois is offering bill payment assistance and more flexible payment options for customers who may be behind on their energy bills.

As many Illinois families continue to face financial challenges as a result of COVID-19, Ameren Illinois is offering bill payment assistance and more flexible payment options for customers who may be behind on their energy bills.

On July 15 a new COVID-19 mitigation plan, metrics and revised regions for monitoring the pandemic’s impact on Illinois was put forward. 

Did you know that every two seconds someone needs blood in the United States? Or that just one donation has the potential to save up to three lives?  To help meet the current demand for blood donations, State Senator Dale Fowler is partnering together with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center to host a blood drive on Monday, July 20 at Harrisburg High School. Donors are encouraged to come out to participate and you will receive a $10 gift card. 

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Fourth of July holiday to minimize travel disruption.possible, for the Fourth of July holiday to minimize travel disruption.

This week, a new two-year contract was reached between the owner of the Cave-In-Rock Ferry, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Illinois Department of Transportation to keep the Ferry in operation through Fiscal Year 2022.

Effective June 26, Illinois moves into Phase 4 of Governor Prtizker’s Restore Illinois reopening plan.  In Phase 4, a number of industries will be allowed to expand or resume full operations under approved safety guidance.

Seeking to provide a safe and responsible reopening plan for the citizens and business community of Illinois, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is co-sponsoring new legislation that establishes protocols for businesses to resume operations and begin rehiring.

On May 5, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced his five-step, phase-in plan to reopen the state of Illinois.

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) issued the following statement urging state leaders to call lawmakers back to Springfield:

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) issued the following statement urging state leaders to call lawmakers back to Springfield: