ISACo News and Views Newsletter for May 25, 2020

May 25, 2020

ISACo News and Views

On this Memorial Day, the Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) honors the members of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice to secure our liberty.

This ISACo weekly News and Views e-newsletter provides a link to our summary report about the 2020 spring legislative session, includes information about the guidelines for businesses and workplaces to safely reopen during Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan, asks county officials to follow us on social media, spotlights ISACo corporate partner Nationwide and invites counties to join ISACo.

2020 ISACo Legislative Agenda

ISACo's 2020 Illinois County Action Program (ICAP) is available via this link.

ISACo's 2020 County Platform is available via this link.

ISACo's 2020 Policy Resolutions are available via this link.

Please visit our website (www.isacoil.org) for additional resources and information.

COUNTIES COUNT!

General Assembly Concludes 2020 Spring Session - ISACo Issues Report

The General Assembly returned to session this week after having cancelled session days beginning in March. The House and Senate met from Wednesday, May 20 through Friday, May 22 in a special session limited to specific issues.

While it was unlikely the 2020 spring session would be as eventful as the 2019 spring session, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly limited legislative action and compelled the General Assembly to conclude business during a quick three day special session.

ISACo has prepared a report summarizing what occurred during the 2020 spring legislative session. The report is available via this link.

Governor Pritzker Releases Phase 3 Guidelines for Businesses and Workplaces to Safely Reopen

On Sunday, May 24, 2020, Governor JB Pritzker released industry-specific guidelines that allow for the safe reopening of businesses as the state progresses into the next phase of the Restore Illinois plan.

All four regions of the state are on track to advance to Phase 3 of the plan in the coming days, allowing thousands of residents to return to work, and the reopening of businesses in the following industries: retail, offices, manufacturing, barbershops and salons, summer programs, various outdoor recreation activities and bars and restaurants for outdoor dining.

More information is available in the Governor's Office press release available via this link.

Follow ISACo on Social Media

A great way to stay current on issues affecting or of interest to counties is by following ISACo on social media. Please follow our Facebook page and Twitter feed and join the conversation!

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Corporate Partner Spotlight

This week's corporate partner spotlight highlights ISACo's partnership with Nationwide.

Over the past 85 years, focusing on customers and valuing people have helped Nationwide become one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the world.

Even though Nationwide has dozens of affiliated companies, people are its biggest resource – and its greatest asset in providing excellent customer service to its customers. That’s why its Supply Management Services group makes sure agents and associates get the best quality products and services, at the best possible cost. It’s also why Nationwide has an Office of Customer Advocacy.

More information about the services provided by Nationwide is available via this link.

Click on this link to learn more about the benefits and opportunities available through ISACo's Corporate Partner Program.

The Key to ISACo's Success is YOU!

Is your county a member of ISACo? If not, why not?

ISACo is a statewide association whose mission is to empower county officials to provide excellent service to their residents.

ISACo member counties are comprised of forward-thinking public servants who recognize that the challenges confronting county governments require new and innovative ideas, collaborative solutions and collective advocacy at the state and federal levels of government.

Members of the association will benefit from education and training opportunities, peer-to-peer networking, shared resources and robust representation before policymakers at various levels of government. ISACo creates and connects county officials to these opportunities and successfully equips them to make counties ideal places to live, work and play.

If your county is interested in discussing membership in ISACo, please contact Executive Director Joe McCoy at (217) 679-3368 or jmccoy@isacoil.org. Thank you for your consideration.

News and Views is a service provided by ISACo for county officials and staff. Please feel welcome to share with interested parties. You can contact ISACo Executive Director Joe McCoy at jmccoy@isacoil.org or (217) 679-3368 if we can be of service. Thank you for your support of ISACo.