State officials warn of possible looming recession State officials warn of possible looming recession Wednesday, March 25, 2020 A commission that advises the General Assembly on revenue and economic issues is warning that a slowdown of business activity caused by the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to bring about a recession that could cause a 20 percent drop in state revenues, spread out over a number of fiscal years.
Pritzker delays Illinois’ tax deadline to July 15 Pritzker delays Illinois’ tax deadline to July 15 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker announced a number of financial initiatives Wednesday to assist owners of bars, restaurants, hotels and other small businesses during the economic slowdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Senate, House cancel next week’s session once again Senate, House cancel next week’s session once again Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Lawmaking remains on hold in Illinois amid the COVID-19 pandemic as the state’s Senate and House each canceled next week’s scheduled session Wednesday. Read more
COVID-19 outbreak sparks flood of executive orders COVID-19 outbreak sparks flood of executive orders Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker is on a pace to set a modern-day record for issuing the most executive orders by an Illinois governor. Read more
Illinois preparing for increased hospital demand due to COVID-19 Illinois preparing for increased hospital demand due to COVID-19 Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday the state is stockpiling medical supplies and working to expand its hospital capacity, even by converting some closed hotels into isolation facilities, as it braces... Read more
Pritzker details state efforts to stockpile COVID-19 supplies Pritzker details state efforts to stockpile COVID-19 supplies Monday, March 23, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker detailed the state’s efforts to stock up on personal protective equipment and said President Donald Trump was “responsive” to the state’s needs in a phone... Read more
Illinois National Guard dispels rumors of military action related to COVID-19 Illinois National Guard dispels rumors of military action related to COVID-19 Monday, March 23, 2020 The Illinois National Guard is assisting the state’s COVID-19 response by setting up testing centers and other civil action, not preparing for military action as has been rumored on social... Read more
Community health centers ask state for emergency funding Community health centers ask state for emergency funding Monday, March 23, 2020 The novel coronavirus could “create long-lasting, devastating damage” to Illinois health care facilities that serve vulnerable communities. Read more