CMS is partnering with legislators and businesses to provide resources for small businesses at local workshops around the state. 

The Make a Connection: “Connecting Communities to Illinois Business Opportunities” workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren St., Cultural Center. The Business Enterprise Program, Bureau of Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Payment Program, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Procurement Technical Assistance Centers will give presentations.

Visit CMS’ website to register.

To prepare for the influx of concealed-carry applications, the Illinois Senate Democrats updated their caucus website with answers to frequently asked questions.

The website explains everything from the process of applying for a license to carry, the cost and qualifications to teach a concealed-carry class. For more information, visit the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus website.

Below is the flyer and press release sent out by the Cook County Board of Review Comissioner's Office:

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Larry Rogers, Jr. to Assist Taxpayers to Combat Property Taxes in Hyde Park Township

Chicago, IL., October 24, 2013 – To help taxpayers combat increasing property taxes, Commissioner Larry Rogers, Jr., of the Cook County Board of Review, has partnered with 3rd Ward Alderman, Pat Dowell, Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele, Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough, Senator Mattie Hunter, Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, State Representative Marcus Evans, State Representative Christian Mitchell, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board Commissioner, Kari Steele and the Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., to host a property tax appeal community forum on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at 6:30 pm. The meeting will take place at D’Estee, Inc., Headquarters, located at 4525 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL.