Illinois, regional economies shrink in first quarter Illinois, regional economies shrink in first quarter Tuesday, July 7, 2020 The Illinois economy shrank at an annual rate of 5.4 percent during the first quarter of 2020 compared to the previous quarter, according to federal data released Tuesday, an indicator of just how severely the COVID-19 pandemic affected commercial activity.
COVID-19 deaths dip to lowest daily number since March COVID-19 deaths dip to lowest daily number since March Monday, July 6, 2020 Hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Illinois declined significantly over the holiday weekend and into Monday, touching their lows since the state began reporting the figures daily in April.
Rep. Arthur Turner, deputy majority leader in the House, announces retirement Rep. Arthur Turner, deputy majority leader in the House, announces retirement Monday, July 6, 2020 State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, announced his retirement from the Illinois House effective Friday, July 3. Read more
Reach of downstate judge’s Thursday ruling unclear Reach of downstate judge’s Thursday ruling unclear Friday, July 3, 2020 An order Thursday by a downstate judge nullifying each of the COVID-19-related executive orders issued by Gov. JB Pritkzer the past three months is quickly causing friction between the state and a... Read more
Downstate judge rules Pritzker’s COVID-19-related orders are void Downstate judge rules Pritzker’s COVID-19-related orders are void Thursday, July 2, 2020 All of Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive orders since April 8 pertaining to the novel coronavirus pandemic are void because he exceeded his authority when he used his emergency powers for more... Read more
COVID-19 hospital bed usage is highest since June 19 COVID-19 hospital bed usage is highest since June 19 Thursday, July 2, 2020 COVID-19 hospitalizations rose above 1,651 for the first time in seven days at the end of Wednesday, increasing by 140 from the day before and by 187 from its June 27 low. Read more
Judge denies GOP request to allow large political gatherings Judge denies GOP request to allow large political gatherings Thursday, July 2, 2020 A federal judge on Thursday denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have allowed Illinois Republican Party groups to host large fundraising events. Read more
Unemployment claims dip slightly as state reopens Unemployment claims dip slightly as state reopens Thursday, July 2, 2020 The number of Illinois workers receiving state unemployment benefits fell by more than 29,000 during the last week of June as many businesses resumed operations after 14 weeks under a stay-at-home... Read more