COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations continue to decline as deaths top 20,000 COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalizations continue to decline as deaths top 20,000 Monday, February 15, 2021 The state’s COVID-19 case positivity rate is below 3 percent for the first time since July and hospitalizations for the disease continued on a steady decline Monday as confirmed deaths topped 20,000 since the pandemic began.
Former state senator, Republican AG candidate Schimpf to run for governor Former state senator, Republican AG candidate Schimpf to run for governor Monday, February 15, 2021 Former state Sen. Paul Schimpf, who spent four years representing the 58th District and was the Republican Party’s candidate for attorney general in 2014, announced Monday he will run for governor in 2022.
Pritzker’s office says no tax hikes, flat spending in upcoming budget Pritzker’s office says no tax hikes, flat spending in upcoming budget Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker’s office says he will propose a budget with no tax increases for the upcoming fiscal year, and the deficit is now projected at about $2.5 billion less than previously... Read more
Former GOP state Senator, Conservative Party candidate for governor indicted Former GOP state Senator, Conservative Party candidate for governor indicted Wednesday, February 3, 2021 A former Republican state Senator and Conservative Party candidate for governor on Wednesday joined the list of ex-state officials who have been indicted. Read more
Legislative Republicans seek measures allowing voters to recall lawmakers, overturn state law Legislative Republicans seek measures allowing voters to recall lawmakers, overturn state law Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Republican lawmakers from both chambers of the General Assembly are promoting three legislative proposals to give voters greater authority to amend the state constitution, recall legislative... Read more
COVID-19 picture continues to improve amid widespread reopening COVID-19 picture continues to improve amid widespread reopening Monday, February 1, 2021 Read more
Vaccinations up again as positivity rate continues to decline Vaccinations up again as positivity rate continues to decline Friday, January 29, 2021 The state on Friday reported 58,357 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered over the previous 24 hours, setting a one-day high mark for the third straight day. Read more
Two more regions enter Phase 4; Pritzker gives vaccine update Two more regions enter Phase 4; Pritzker gives vaccine update Monday, January 25, 2021 Two more regions of the state moved to Phase 4 COVID-19 guidelines, meaning five of 11 regions can now allow both indoor dining and organized sports. Read more