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UPDATED 8/04: Capitol Recap is a weekly roundup of Capitol News Illinois’ coverage of state government.
Pritzker administration unveils overhaul of juvenile justice system

The state of Illinois plans to begin placing minors in the justice system in smaller, community-based detention centers that focus more on providing intervention services and education.
More counties now in COVID-19 ‘warning’ zone

The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday afternoon that 11 counties in the state are now in danger of having to reimpose social and economic restrictions as the number of COVID-19 cases...
Census can ‘empower’ Asian-Americans, officials and organizations stress

Elected officials in Illinois who make up the Asian-American Caucus, along with local community organizations, held Asian-American Census Day on Friday to promote participation in the census among...

Pritzker warns of return to restrictions in counties with growing infections

Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday traveled to two of the four counties in Illinois that are now in danger of having to reimpose economic restrictions because of rising COVID-19 numbers, warning that bars,...
UPDATED: Number of House Democrats calling for Madigan’s resignation grows

Cracks are beginning to show in Michael Madigan's hold over the House Democratic caucus that he has led as Speaker for all but two years since 1983.
Sheriffs’ Association says Pritzker prisoner transfer order ineffective

While Gov. JB Pritzker issued a new executive order this week allowing for transfers into state prisons at the discretion of the Illinois Department of Corrections director, an association...
State regulators grill ComEd execs over fraud admission

Top executives of utility giant Commonwealth Edison faced tough questions from state regulators Wednesday as they publicly apologized for the lobbying scandal that is forcing the company to pay a $200...
Attorney says he'll drop 'dozen or so' lawsuits against state if Legislature meets

The downstate attorney challenging aspects of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 response said Wednesday he would halt the progress of his “dozen or so” lawsuits if legislators...
Suit charges ComEd with consumer fraud

A class action lawsuit filed this week against utility giant Commonwealth Edison seeks to recover potentially hundreds of millions of dollars for consumers who were charged rates under legislation...

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Tuesday, Aug. 4

STORY: COVID-19 TUESDAY UPDATE
Coverage of the latest COVID-19 statistics and trends, plus any comments from the governor at a pair of public appearances Monday.
Reporter:Jerry Nowicki
Word Count: 500-700
Images: Graphics
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STORY: COMPTROLLER BUDGET REPORT
State Comptroller Susana Mendoza is warning of fiscal "land mines" ahead for Illinois, especially if Congress does not approve an economic aid package for state and local governmednts.
Reporter: Peter Hancock
Word count: 500-600 words
Photo: File
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STORY: OHIO RIVER PORT
Gov. Pritzker is scheduled to discuss the development of a river port in Cairo at 2:30 p.m..
Reporter: Peter Hancock
Word count: 300-400 words
Photo: Screen shot
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NEW TODAY: Capitol Cast

Capitol News Illinois · Week in Review - July 31

Listen to the latest Capitol News Illinois podcast. A rebellion within House Democrats is threatening House Speaker Michael Madigan’s grip on power. Schools are preparing to reopen amid a pandemic that seemingly won’t go away. And Capitol News Illinois is taking on a new project with a new reporter.

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