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Menard Correctional Center makes vitally needed PPE

Apr. 16, 2020

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Apr. 16, 2020

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Menard Correctional Center makes vitally needed PPE

When the coronavirus hit Illinois, Menard Correctional Center was poised to help. Participants in the prison's industries program are helping produce thousands of masks for state use during the crisis.

Menard Correctional Center makes vitally needed PPE

Virus crisis hits Illinois budget

Apr. 15, 2020

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Apr. 15, 2020

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Virus crisis hits Illinois budget

Driving costs up and revenues down, COVID-19 has blown a huge hole in state spending plans, raising the threat of cuts and layoffs. Congress must approve federal help for states ASAP.

Virus crisis hits Illinois budget

Victory north of the border!

Apr. 14, 2020

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Apr. 14, 2020

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Victory north of the border!

The good people of Wisconsin made some important history last week by electing pro-labor justice Jill Karofsky to the state’s Supreme Court.

Victory north of the border!

Sewing for safety

Apr. 07, 2020

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Apr. 07, 2020

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Sewing for safety

When the COVID-19 crisis hit, the shortage of personal protective equipment like face masks became quickly apparent. AFSCME Local 401 member Stacy Mickelson knew she could help.

Sewing for safety

COVID-19 Relief for Student Loan Borrowers

Apr. 06, 2020

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Apr. 06, 2020

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COVID-19 Relief for Student Loan Borrowers

The newly-enacted CARES Act requires the Education Secretary to defer student loan payments, principal and interest for six months without penalty to the borrower—and provides other forms of assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 Relief for Student Loan Borrowers