The state's Treasurer's office has a new program called Employ Illinois, a plan to spark growth in businesses interested in expanding and creating new jobs by receiving qualified reduced interest rate loans .  Please visit http://www.treasurer.il.gov/programs/employ-illinois/business-owners.aspx for more details and steps to take to apply for low interest loans.  You may also email  employillinois@treasurer.state.il.us or call (312) 814-8953 or (217) 782-2072 to ask about terms and the application process.