Pritzker energy plan takes aim at elephant in the room Pritzker energy plan takes aim at elephant in the room Friday, August 21, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker’s office laid out its energy goals Thursday in a clear effort to distance the administration and clean energy negotiations from scandal-ridden utility giant Commonwealth Edison.
Illinois jobless rate dips to 11.3% Illinois jobless rate dips to 11.3% Thursday, August 20, 2020 The unemployment rate in Illinois fell to 11.3 percent in July as the coronavirus pandemic’s grip on the state’s economy showed signs of easing.
UI lab approved for ‘game changer’ COVID-19 test, but timeline for widespread use is unknown UI lab approved for ‘game changer’ COVID-19 test, but timeline for widespread use is unknown Wednesday, August 19, 2020 As the state’s rolling COVID-19 test positivity rate increased again Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker and representatives of the University of Illinois announced a testing breakthrough which they... Read more
DCEO awards $39.5M for local infrastructure grants DCEO awards $39.5M for local infrastructure grants Wednesday, August 19, 2020 The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity awarded $39.5 million in grants Wednesday for 27 capital improvement projects around the state. Read more
Statehouse statues of Stephen Douglas, Pierre Menard to be removed from exterior Statehouse statues of Stephen Douglas, Pierre Menard to be removed from exterior Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Read more
Pritzker extends emergency housing relief application period Pritzker extends emergency housing relief application period Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Illinoisans suffering economic decline due to COVID now have an extra week to apply for emergency rental assistance. Read more
Rolling positivity rate ticks upward for third straight day Rolling positivity rate ticks upward for third straight day Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Cases of novel coronavirus disease continue to climb in Illinois along with the positivity rate for tests conducted. Read more
Illinois AG joining federal lawsuit against USPS Illinois AG joining federal lawsuit against USPS Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Operational shifts undertaken by the United States Postal Service in recent weeks, including spending cuts and equipment removal, are illegal, Illinois’ top lawyer and 13 other attorneys... Read more