Illinois GOP sues for same social gathering exclusion as churches, protests Illinois GOP sues for same social gathering exclusion as churches, protests Tuesday, June 16, 2020 The Illinois Republican Party wants to be excluded from the state’s social gathering restrictions, as it alleged in a federal lawsuit that churches and political demonstrations already enjoy such exclusions.
New rules for firearms dealers finally approved New rules for firearms dealers finally approved Tuesday, June 16, 2020 New permanent regulations that govern licensed firearms dealers in Illinois have finally been approved 18 months after Gov. JB Pritzker signed the bill into law.
Perspectives on Progress: Peters says path forward will take collective effort from Illinoisans Perspectives on Progress: Peters says path forward will take collective effort from Illinoisans Tuesday, June 16, 2020 For state Sen. Robert Peters, ongoing protests sparked by the death of George Floyd are bigger than a single event of violence by police, and it will take a collective effort to pave a path... Read more
COVID-19 UPDATE: AG Raoul tests positive; hospital bed use continues to decline COVID-19 UPDATE: AG Raoul tests positive; hospital bed use continues to decline Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Attorney General Kwame Raoul has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced in a news release Tuesday. Read more
State announces expansion of emergency assistance programs State announces expansion of emergency assistance programs Monday, June 15, 2020 As Illinois prepares to enter the next phase of Gov. JB Pritzker’s reopening plan, his administration is launching a number of initiatives to help individuals and families who have been... Read more
Perspectives on Progress: Lightford urges Illinoisans to harness opportunity to enact change Perspectives on Progress: Lightford urges Illinoisans to harness opportunity to enact change Monday, June 15, 2020 Sen. Kimberly Lightford said she hopes the demonstrations held across Illinois will galvanize residents and the Legislature into enacting a tangible end to institutional racism. Read more
New daily COVID-19 cases fall below 600 for the first time since March New daily COVID-19 cases fall below 600 for the first time since March Friday, June 12, 2020 The number of new novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, cases reported in the last 24 hours fell below 600 on Friday for the first time since March 30. Read more
Perspectives on Progress: West says listen to the ‘unheard’ Perspectives on Progress: West says listen to the ‘unheard’ Friday, June 12, 2020 In the wake of the protests and violence that have beset many communities in Illinois, state Rep. Maurice West says he thinks it’s time for everyone to listen to the voices of people who... Read more