Dan Reitz | IOGA Lobbyist The Illinois House has canceled session for the week of March 30. Committee deadline for House bills has been extended to April 24. 3rd reading deadline for House bills is now set for May 8. The Senate is following the same schedule. Both chambers were scheduled to be off the […]
This information is correct as of 3/23/2020 Anyone interested in applying for this program will apply directly with the SBA. This loan program is NOT being funneled through Banks like the typical SBA 7A or SBA 504 loan programs are. Click here for the SBA Disaster Loan Program. Click here to download the presentation from […]
This information is correct as of 3/23/2020 COVID-19 and Unemployment Benefits Unemployment benefits may be available to some individuals whose unemployment is attributable to COVID-19. IDES recently adopted emergency rules to try to make the unemployment insurance system as responsive to the current situation as possible. What is Unemployment Insurance (UI)? In general, UI provides […]
This information is correct as of 3/25/2020 The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is working to provide emergency assistance programs for Illinois small businesses. Click here for the current status of the plan initiatives. IL 2019 Taxes: The Illinois due date for individuals, trusts, and corporations to file and pay taxes has been […]
With the drop in the price of oil, operators may feel compelled to completely shut down operations as to a particular lease. This could prove to be a risky proposition. An IlJinois Appellate Court decision in 2003 stated as follows with respect to the cessation of operations and the status of the lease: “One of […]
IOGA sent the following letter to Governor Pritzker concerning the essential need for oil and gas businesses during this unprecedented time. The product our members produce is not only vital to our state’s infrastructure but will also help to move and produce the products necessary to keep Illinois’ citizens supplied with the essentials needed for […]
CISA released the following memorandum on March 19, 2020 As the Nation comes together to slow the spread of COVID-19, on March 16th, the President issued updated Coronavirus Guidance for America. This guidance states that: “If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, such as healthcare services […]
Governor Pritzker ordered a stay at home mandate except for essential services until at least April 7. According to the Governor’s Downstate Liaison, Oil and Gas operations are deemed Essential Services. Illinois reported its first three deaths connected to the coronavirus this week. Governor Pritzker unveiled a comprehensive website to share resources and state announcements. The Illinois Department […]
The General Assembly canceled the session again for the week of March 23 due to the coronavirus crisis. Leadership noted that members should be prepared to return to Springfield to address “urgent matters.” The committee deadline for bills moving from a standing committee in the first chamber has been delayed to April 3, but these […]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Pritzker has issued a shelter-in-place Executive Order effective at 5pm, Saturday, March 21st through April 7. However, Representatives of the Governor’s office have indicated that the Oil and Gas industry is deemed an Essential Industry under Section 12. You can see the entire Executive Order here.