House Republicans call for beefing up state’s unemployment system House Republicans call for beefing up state’s unemployment system Monday, April 13, 2020 Illinois House Republicans on Monday called on Gov. JB Pritzker to do more to handle the unprecedented volume of new claims for unemployment benefits coming into the Illinois Department of Employment Security, even if that means reassigning workers there from other state agencies.
Pritzker points to signs of pandemic ‘leveling’ Pritzker points to signs of pandemic ‘leveling’ Sunday, April 12, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker said Sunday there are signs the COVID-19 outbreak is starting to level off, but he urged people to continue practicing social distancing to control the virus’ spread.
Virtual mental, physical health services announced by state Virtual mental, physical health services announced by state Saturday, April 11, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration announced new initiatives Saturday to extend telehealth services and mental health support throughout the state to support people who are coping, either... Read more
Increased COVID-19 testing announced for communities of color Increased COVID-19 testing announced for communities of color Friday, April 10, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday announced increased testing for COVID-19 in Illinois communities of color, which officials say disproportionately suffer from the disease. Read more
COVID-19 lays racial health disparities bare COVID-19 lays racial health disparities bare Friday, April 10, 2020 While African-Americans make up just less than 15 percent of Illinois’ population, they account for approximately 43 percent of the state’s 596 COVID-19 fatalities and 28 percent of... Read more
Renewal deadlines for gun owners, drivers extended Renewal deadlines for gun owners, drivers extended Friday, April 10, 2020 Gun owners now have more time to renew a firearm owners identification card and concealed carry license in Illinois. Read more
Is this a good Friday to take a quiz? You bet it is! Is this a good Friday to take a quiz? You bet it is! Friday, April 10, 2020 Test your knowledge of Illinois government news with the Capitol News Illinois news quiz! (10 questions: 5 state gov't/politics, 1 Chicago, 1 downstate, 1 sports, 1 geography, 1 trivia) Read more
FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Home health care workers also on the COVID-19 front line FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Home health care workers also on the COVID-19 front line Friday, April 10, 2020 As many as 22 home care clients who are part of an Illinois program have tested positive for COVID-19, including five who died, state says. Some home health aides also have tested positive. Read more