COVID-19 surges: ‘We are in for a rough ride for the next 3 months’ COVID-19 surges: ‘We are in for a rough ride for the next 3 months’ Monday, November 16, 2020 Illinoisans should stay home as much as possible, wear face coverings and rethink their Thanksgiving plans as hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue to rise, state officials reiterated Monday.
Pritzker extends eviction moratorium; secretary of state to close driver facilities Pritzker extends eviction moratorium; secretary of state to close driver facilities Friday, November 13, 2020 As the state once again reported a one-day high for COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. JB Pritzker announced he would extend a temporary ban on evictions and Secretary of State Jesse White announced he would be closing driver services facilities.
Sangamon Co. judge dismisses restraining order sought by cannabis license winners Sangamon Co. judge dismisses restraining order sought by cannabis license winners Friday, November 13, 2020 A Sangamon County court on Thursday denied a restraining order requested by cannabis dispensary license finalists in an attempt to stop the state from rescoring the applications of losing... Read more
Illinois urges residents to stay home for 3 weeks Illinois urges residents to stay home for 3 weeks Thursday, November 12, 2020 Illinois residents are being urged to stay at home as much as possible for at least the next three weeks as the second wave of COVID-19 outbreaks continues to sweep across the state. Read more
New Supreme Court justice brings decades of experience to bench New Supreme Court justice brings decades of experience to bench Thursday, November 12, 2020 Capitol News Illinois speaks with Justice Robert Carter, who will soon join the Illinois Supreme Court, and others about his appointment to the bench. Read more
UPDATED: Lawmakers seek public hearing on LaSalle Veterans’ Home outbreak UPDATED: Lawmakers seek public hearing on LaSalle Veterans’ Home outbreak Thursday, November 12, 2020 Republicans on the Illinois House Veterans’ Affairs Committee called for a hearing this week to investigate a COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home where at least seven... Read more
Lawmakers, AG seek tougher decertification standards for law enforcement Lawmakers, AG seek tougher decertification standards for law enforcement Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Lawmakers, in tandem with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, are looking to bolster the state’s system of certifying and decertifying law enforcement professionals. Read more
Illinois records highest COVID-19 death count since May Illinois records highest COVID-19 death count since May Wednesday, November 11, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Wednesday that 145 people in the state had died of COVID-19 over the previous 24 hours, the highest single-day death toll since the peak of the... Read more