Centuries-old law cannot be used to reclaim lost wager, state Supreme Court rules Centuries-old law cannot be used to reclaim lost wager, state Supreme Court rules Thursday, April 16, 2020 A statute dating back to the early 1800s cannot be applied to daily fantasy sports betting, Illinois’ highest court ruled Thursday. Fantasy sports, the court ruled, are games dominated by skill, not by chance.
Pritzker admin forecasts multi-billion-dollar budget hole Pritzker admin forecasts multi-billion-dollar budget hole Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker presented a bleak state revenue picture and called for direct aid from the federal government Wednesday.
Illinois has spent nearly $170 million on COVID-19 fight Illinois has spent nearly $170 million on COVID-19 fight Tuesday, April 14, 2020 The state of Illinois spent almost $170 million on cleaning supplies, face masks, gloves, thermometers and other supplies to battle the novel coronavirus in roughly three weeks, according to data... Read more
Virtual mental, physical health services announced by state Virtual mental, physical health services announced by state Saturday, April 11, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration announced new initiatives Saturday to extend telehealth services and mental health support throughout the state to support people who are coping, either... Read more
Renewal deadlines for gun owners, drivers extended Renewal deadlines for gun owners, drivers extended Friday, April 10, 2020 Gun owners now have more time to renew a firearm owners identification card and concealed carry license in Illinois. Read more
COVID-19 rules unlikely to ease by April’s end COVID-19 rules unlikely to ease by April’s end Thursday, April 9, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday, one month since he issued a state of emergency, it is “unlikely” his stay-at-home order can be lifted safely before April 30 and organizers of large... Read more
73 more dead from COVID-19 in largest single-day spike yet 73 more dead from COVID-19 in largest single-day spike yet Tuesday, April 7, 2020 COVID-19 has claimed 73 lives in the past 24 hours and a member of Gov. JB Pritzker’s staff has tested positive for the virus and is on home isolation, he announced at a daily briefing... Read more
Libertarian, Green parties sue over Illinois election rules Libertarian, Green parties sue over Illinois election rules Monday, April 6, 2020 Social distancing and stay-at-home orders, instituted to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic, are in direct conflict with Illinois’ ballot eligibility requirements, the Libertarian and... Read more