Posts Tagged ‘illinois department of commerece and economic opportunity’
Grant spikes Stumpy’s expansion
A major grant was recently awarded to Stumpy’s Spirits Distillery, providing assistance to a local business currently overseeing its biggest expansion since being first established. The grant comes from the…
Read MoreMonroe County sees first wave of rescue funds
As municipalities and counties across Illinois are concluding Local Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency reimbursement business, Monroe County is beginning to set its sights on allocating over $6 million received through…
Read MoreLocal businesses receive BIG grants
Illinois announced the recipients of $46 million worth of emergency small business grants last Tuesday, with eight Monroe County businesses receiving money. The grants were through the Business Interruption Grant…
Read MoreRegion enters Phase 4
Every region in Illinois is scheduled to move to the fourth phase of the state’s reopening plan Friday, which, barring changes, will bring the state as close to pre-pandemic life…
Read MoreMonroe County reports 12th coronavirus death; Cedarhurst worker tests positive
Monroe County reported another death related to coronavirus on Saturday in addition to a new case. There are now 97 confirmed cases of COVID-19 here, while the death toll increased…
Read MoreGolfers can hit the links starting Friday
Those wanting to get out and play sports again during this ongoing coronavirus shutdown will get to do so starting Friday on local golf courses, albeit in a limited fashion.…
Read MoreEnergy bill assistance for low income residents
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program offers energy bill assistance to low income residents. “As temperatures continue to fall and energy bills rise this winter, the increased cost of…
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