State Supreme Court: Masks ‘should be worn at all times’ in Illinois courtrooms State Supreme Court: Masks ‘should be worn at all times’ in Illinois courtrooms Friday, August 28, 2020 Illinois’ highest court on Thursday included wearing a face covering in its COVID-19 rules governing state courthouse admittance.
30 counties now at warning level for COVID-19 resurgence 30 counties now at warning level for COVID-19 resurgence Friday, August 28, 2020 Thirty counties in Illinois are now at the warning level for a resurgence of COVID-19 infections, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday, more than double the number listed at that level two weeks ago.
Exelon says planned closure of 2 nuke plants unrelated to Pritzker energy guidelines Exelon says planned closure of 2 nuke plants unrelated to Pritzker energy guidelines Thursday, August 27, 2020 Exelon Corporation on Thursday announced plans to close two Illinois nuclear power plants next year in a decision the company claims is independent of legislative energy policy negotiations. Read more
Welch to push for contracting diversity legislation in veto session Welch to push for contracting diversity legislation in veto session Thursday, August 27, 2020 State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch said Thursday that he will demand passage of legislation in the upcoming fall veto session to give minority- and women-owned businesses a larger share... Read more
IDPH reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more deaths IDPH reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more deaths Thursday, August 27, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,707 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 24 additional virus-related deaths on Thursday as the statewide death toll from the disease reached... Read more
Survey: Local governments see drastic COVID-19-related revenue drops Survey: Local governments see drastic COVID-19-related revenue drops Thursday, August 27, 2020 Illinois residents should expect fewer road repairs, community programs and other local government-provided services and higher locally-imposed tax rates as officials struggle with... Read more
Appellate court: Pritzker has authority to set inmate transfer protocols Appellate court: Pritzker has authority to set inmate transfer protocols Wednesday, August 26, 2020 A state appellate court has overturned a Logan County court order that required state prisons to accept inmates from county jails. Read more
Statewide positivity rate decreases as stricter mitigations take effect Statewide positivity rate decreases as stricter mitigations take effect Wednesday, August 26, 2020 The statewide COVID-19 test positivity rate decreased again Wednesday, the same day added restrictions took effect in two regions of the state that are considered hotspots for the virus. Read more