Pritzker signs rental assistance bill, says he will ‘phase out’ eviction moratorium by August Pritzker signs rental assistance bill, says he will ‘phase out’ eviction moratorium by August Monday, May 17, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday the state will plan to “phase out” its moratorium on pandemic-related evictions by August and launched a new program to provide assistance to renters and homeowners financially impacted by COVID-19.
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.
Illinois law enforcement community honors officers killed in line of duty Illinois law enforcement community honors officers killed in line of duty Thursday, May 6, 2021 After a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year, members of Illinois’ law enforcement community gathered in Springfield Thursday to honor officers killed in the line of duty in 2019 and... Read more
Chicago Auto Show to return in July as state prepares for return of large events Chicago Auto Show to return in July as state prepares for return of large events Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday the Chicago Auto Show will return in July, signaling the return of some larger-scale events amid declining COVID-19 positivity rates. Read more
Pritzker says state ‘in decent shape’ to further reopening as vaccination pace slows Pritzker says state ‘in decent shape’ to further reopening as vaccination pace slows Monday, May 3, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday the state could enter the “bridge” phase to greater reopening as soon as next week, while the state’s vaccination rate continues to drop. Read more
Breach reported by attorney general confirmed to be ransomware attack Breach reported by attorney general confirmed to be ransomware attack Friday, April 30, 2021 A data breach reported by Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office nearly three weeks ago was a ransomware attack, according to a Thursday news release. Read more
Officials provide vaccination update as doses administered top 9 million Officials provide vaccination update as doses administered top 9 million Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Public health officials gave an update on the status of the state's vaccination efforts Tuesday as the number of vaccines administered in Illinois topped 9 million. Read more
Pritzker signs health care reform measure backed by Black Caucus Pritzker signs health care reform measure backed by Black Caucus Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker declared health care “a right, not a privilege” Tuesday as he signed a massive reform bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, the last of four policy... Read more