COVID-19 Update: ‘Bridge’ phase to begin Friday as state seeks to incentivize vaccination COVID-19 Update: ‘Bridge’ phase to begin Friday as state seeks to incentivize vaccination Thursday, May 13, 2021 The state is opening vaccinations to Illinoisans age 12-15, and a major theme park operator is offering 50,000 free admission tickets in an effort to encourage vaccination in that age group.
Pritzker’s energy proposal gets first legislative hearing Pritzker’s energy proposal gets first legislative hearing Wednesday, May 12, 2021 As Illinois lawmakers continue to push for the passage of an energy overhaul this spring, the Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee discussed the latest proposal to enter the discussion – Gov. JB Pritzker’s Consumers and Climate First Act.
State launches $6 million tourism campaign aimed at boosting post-pandemic travel State launches $6 million tourism campaign aimed at boosting post-pandemic travel Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker announced a new $6 million tourism advertising campaign Wednesday aimed at attracting visitors to the state and sparking economic activity following the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Mendoza suggests Illinois due for credit upgrade Mendoza suggests Illinois due for credit upgrade Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is asking the nation’s three major credit rating agencies to reconsider the state’s credit rating with an eye toward a possible upgrade. Read more
Senate passes expansion of maternal care coverage Senate passes expansion of maternal care coverage Wednesday, May 12, 2021 The Illinois Senate passed legislation Wednesday expanding maternal and postpartum care in Illinois, as well as changing existing statutes to be more inclusive of different gender identities. Read more
Bills allow redistribution of prescription drugs, require menstrual products at homeless shelters Bills allow redistribution of prescription drugs, require menstrual products at homeless shelters Wednesday, May 12, 2021 The Senate Health Committee voted Tuesday to advance two bills which would create a prescription drug repository program and require that feminine hygiene products be provided free of charge at... Read more
High court hears challenge to mandatory life for young adults High court hears challenge to mandatory life for young adults Tuesday, May 11, 2021 A man who was found guilty for acting as the lookout in a double homicide nearly three decades ago is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to find his mandatory life sentence without parole... Read more
Special education, hair discrimination bills pass Senate Education Committee Special education, hair discrimination bills pass Senate Education Committee Tuesday, May 11, 2021 The Senate Education Committee advanced several bills Tuesday, including measures addressing special education, hairstyle discrimination and teaching Asian American history in public schools. Read more