Perspectives on Progress: Collins to focus on equity in banking Perspectives on Progress: Collins to focus on equity in banking Friday, June 19, 2020 State Sen. Jacqueline Collins, a Chicago Democrat who has been in the General Assembly since 2003, said echoes of a 1968 report’s findings can be heard amid protests of police violence and civil unrest reflected in the news headlines today.
Federal lawsuit: Business firm responsible for unemployment data breach Federal lawsuit: Business firm responsible for unemployment data breach Thursday, June 18, 2020 The firm contracted to launch an unemployment claims portal is solely responsible for a data breach that made available almost 33,000 Illinoisans’ personal information, a St. Clair County resident has alleged in a federal lawsuit.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Unemployment rate 15.2 percent in May; state on pace to enter Phase 4 on June 26 COVID-19 UPDATE: Unemployment rate 15.2 percent in May; state on pace to enter Phase 4 on June 26 Thursday, June 18, 2020 Illinois’ unemployment rate fell to 15.2 percent in May, according to the state Department of Employment Security, representing a 2 percent drop from the previous month. The news comes as... Read more
Illinois officials, immigration advocates applaud DACA decision Illinois officials, immigration advocates applaud DACA decision Thursday, June 18, 2020 State officials in Illinois reacted with cautious relief Thursday after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle an Obama-era policy known as the... Read more
Perspectives on Progress: Meyers-Martin says police reform, societal ‘attitude’ change needed to advance racial equity Perspectives on Progress: Meyers-Martin says police reform, societal ‘attitude’ change needed to advance racial equity Thursday, June 18, 2020 Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin said her summer plans include identifying police reforms that will reduce officers’ use of force. Read more
Pritzker announces $900 million in rent support, business relief, other programs Pritzker announces $900 million in rent support, business relief, other programs Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday he will extend a moratorium on evictions in the state until July 31, and a new state grant program that will begin in August to give assistance to those who... Read more
Perspectives on Progress: Greenwood calls for reinvesting in black communities Perspectives on Progress: Greenwood calls for reinvesting in black communities Wednesday, June 17, 2020 State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, of East St. Louis, shares here thoughts on sturcutural racism and what actions are needed to move forward for Capitol News Illinois' "Perspectives on... Read more
Pritzker signs vote-by-mail expansion Pritzker signs vote-by-mail expansion Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Anyone who cast a ballot in the last three years or who registered to vote or changed addresses after the March primary will be sent an application to vote by mail after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a... Read more