Welch to push for contracting diversity legislation in veto session Welch to push for contracting diversity legislation in veto session Thursday, August 27, 2020 State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch said Thursday that he will demand passage of legislation in the upcoming fall veto session to give minority- and women-owned businesses a larger share of the estimated $20 billion in state purchasing and contracting dollars allotted annually.
IDPH reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more deaths IDPH reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more deaths Thursday, August 27, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,707 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 24 additional virus-related deaths on Thursday as the statewide death toll from the disease reached 7,977.
Grants available for blighted housing Grants available for blighted housing Wednesday, August 26, 2020 The Illinois Housing Development Authority is now accepting applications for grants to address vacant and abandoned housing throughout the state. Read more
Pritzker orders stricter mask mandate for all bars, restaurants Pritzker orders stricter mask mandate for all bars, restaurants Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker has ordered a stricter statewide mask mandate covering bars and restaurants in Illinois as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Read more
Kindergarten readiness improves for second straight year Kindergarten readiness improves for second straight year Monday, August 24, 2020 The number of Illinois children entering kindergarten who are fully prepared to start school grew for the second consecutive year in 2019, a possible indication that the state’s increased... Read more
Additional charges still pending against former Rep. Arroyo Additional charges still pending against former Rep. Arroyo Monday, August 24, 2020 Federal prosecutors said Monday they still expect to file additional charges against former state Rep. Luis Arroyo, and a judge scheduled a hearing in 60 days so that Arroyo’s defense... Read more
Illinois jobless rate dips to 11.3% Illinois jobless rate dips to 11.3% Thursday, August 20, 2020 The unemployment rate in Illinois fell to 11.3 percent in July as the coronavirus pandemic’s grip on the state’s economy showed signs of easing. Read more
DCEO awards $39.5M for local infrastructure grants DCEO awards $39.5M for local infrastructure grants Wednesday, August 19, 2020 The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity awarded $39.5 million in grants Wednesday for 27 capital improvement projects around the state. Read more