Perspectives on Progress: Davis says filing legislation is a tool to force difficult conversations Perspectives on Progress: Davis says filing legislation is a tool to force difficult conversations Wednesday, June 24, 2020 For veteran state Rep. Will Davis, D-Hazel Crest, filing legislation is often a way to start a conversation about racial justice in the Illinois General Assembly.
Illinois awards $50 million in broadband expansion grants Illinois awards $50 million in broadband expansion grants Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker traveled to the Henry County town of Geneseo on Wednesday to announce the awarding of $50 million in grants to 28 projects aimed at expanding broadband internet access across the state.
GOP state senate candidate seeks looser ballot access requirements GOP state senate candidate seeks looser ballot access requirements Wednesday, June 24, 2020 A central Illinois Republican state senate candidate who does not have enough valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot asked a federal judge Tuesday to also apply loosened election... Read more
UPDATED: New guidelines released for return to in-person education UPDATED: New guidelines released for return to in-person education Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Illinois released new guidelines for schools, colleges and universities to return to in-person learning in the fall, but leaders warned those plans could change if health metrics related to the... Read more
Perspectives on Progress: Robinson says Illinoisans must address systemic racism together Perspectives on Progress: Robinson says Illinoisans must address systemic racism together Tuesday, June 23, 2020 The social movement sparked by George Floyd’s death is one Illinoisans must harness together, Chicago Rep. Lamont Robinson Jr., said. Read more
No further changes to ballot access for third-party candidates, federal court rules No further changes to ballot access for third-party candidates, federal court rules Monday, June 22, 2020 A federal court has denied the Illinois State Board of Elections’ request to suspend enforcement of looser ballot access requirements for third-party candidates in the November election. Read more
State releases Phase 4 guidance as hospitalization numbers continue to decline State releases Phase 4 guidance as hospitalization numbers continue to decline Monday, June 22, 2020 Restaurants across the state are set to open for indoor dining Friday among other additions to allowable activities under the state’s Restore Illinois plan. The state released new guidance... Read more
Illinois elections board asks judge to suspend revised ballot access rules Illinois elections board asks judge to suspend revised ballot access rules Friday, June 19, 2020 The Illinois State Board of Elections asked a federal appeals court to suspend a lower judge’s order amending ballot access requirements for third-party candidates this election cycle. Read more