GOP pushes back on Pritzker’s mitigation efforts GOP pushes back on Pritzker’s mitigation efforts Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Republicans in the Illinois House and Senate pushed back Wednesday against Gov. JB Pritzker’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, arguing that lawmakers should be involved in crafting the state’s response to the pandemic.
Winter sports restrictions announced Winter sports restrictions announced Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced new guidelines for youth and adult winter sports on Tuesday that temporarily put a halt to competitive basketball, hockey and wrestling events.
State to fund 2 manufacturing training academies State to fund 2 manufacturing training academies Tuesday, October 27, 2020 The state of Illinois plans to invest $15 million to construct two new manufacturing training academies at downstate community colleges. Read more
Early voting in Illinois continues to shatter records Early voting in Illinois continues to shatter records Friday, October 23, 2020 Amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases, voters in Illinois and across the nation are shattering records for early voting. As of Friday, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections, more than... Read more
Lawmakers hear mixed reviews of new foster care health system Lawmakers hear mixed reviews of new foster care health system Thursday, October 22, 2020 Nearly two months after Illinois launched a major change in the way it provides health care to children in foster and adoptive homes, state lawmakers are hearing mixed reviews about how well the... Read more
Pritzker renews call for more federal aid Pritzker renews call for more federal aid Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday renewed his call for more federal aid for struggling state and local governments as well as small businesses, but talks in Washington may be stalled until after... Read more
Judge: Municipalities exempt from Election Day ‘holiday’ Judge: Municipalities exempt from Election Day ‘holiday’ Monday, October 19, 2020 A Sangamon County judge has ruled local units of government are exempt from a law the General Assembly passed this year declaring the Nov. 3 general election as a state holiday and requiring all... Read more
State announces 2nd round of broadband expansion grants State announces 2nd round of broadband expansion grants Monday, October 19, 2020 State officials on Monday announced the opening of a second round of grant opportunities for businesses and organizations to expand access to broadband internet service in underserved communities. Read more