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Pritzker tours flood preparations as East St. Louis gears up for contact tracing Pritzker tours flood preparations as East St. Louis gears up for contact tracing

Pritzker tours flood preparations as East St. Louis gears up for contact tracing

Gov. JB Pritzker spent much of the day Wednesday in downstate Illinois, where he observed flood preparations along the Illinois River in Meredosia before heading to East St. Louis. There, officials are preparing to launch a massive contact-tracing effort to control the spread of COVID-19.

Lawmakers pass budget package to close out special session Lawmakers pass budget package to close out special session

Lawmakers pass budget package to close out special session

The Senate on early Sunday morning passed a budget package authorizing $42.8 billion in general revenue spending next year, although much of that remains tentative depending on the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic and potential congressional action that could send more financial aid to states. The House approved the budget bill late Saturday night.

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