Pritzker warns COVID-19 Delta variant could dominate in Illinois by fall Pritzker warns COVID-19 Delta variant could dominate in Illinois by fall Monday, June 28, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker stressed the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations Monday as positivity rates and hospitalizations continued to decline but variants of the virus have proven to be more transmissible and dangerous to those who are not vaccinated.
Illinois AG sues company for coal ash pollution Illinois AG sues company for coal ash pollution Wednesday, June 23, 2021 The Illinois attorney general on Tuesday sued a Delaware company that owns the now-closed Vermilion Power Station over claims of illegal pollution at the former coal plant, resulting from the storage of coal ash at the site.
Faith-based child welfare controversy may be reignited in Illinois Faith-based child welfare controversy may be reignited in Illinois Monday, June 21, 2021 A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could reignite a 10-year-old controversy in Illinois over whether faith-based charities can be prohibited from contracting with the state for foster care and... Read more
More than 660 bills will head to Pritzker after legislative session More than 660 bills will head to Pritzker after legislative session Friday, June 18, 2021 With the first year of the 102nd General Assembly mostly wrapped up, lawmakers as of Friday had officially passed 664 bills through both houses for eventual consideration by the governor. Read more
Vaccinated Illinoisans automatically entered into $10 million lottery Vaccinated Illinoisans automatically entered into $10 million lottery Thursday, June 17, 2021 Any vaccinated Illinoisan will be automatically entered into a lottery for $10 million in prizes without having to take any extra steps to enter. Read more
FOID bill strengthening enforcement for revoked cards will head to Pritzker FOID bill strengthening enforcement for revoked cards will head to Pritzker Wednesday, June 16, 2021 The Illinois House on Wednesday passed a Firearm Owner Identification card law change that would strengthen law enforcement’s ability to retrieve guns from those with suspended or revoked... Read more
Senate adjourns with no energy deal, but Harmon ‘confident’ one is still near Senate adjourns with no energy deal, but Harmon ‘confident’ one is still near Tuesday, June 15, 2021 The Illinois Senate adjourned Tuesday without calling a comprehensive energy regulatory reform package for a vote. Read more
Energy bill still not filed less than 24 hours before planned vote Energy bill still not filed less than 24 hours before planned vote Monday, June 14, 2021 The Illinois Senate is scheduled to return to the Capitol Tuesday to consider an energy regulatory overhaul bill that is years in the making but was not yet filed in its final form as of Monday... Read more