Pritzker: ‘Structural change’ will come from peaceful protests Pritzker: ‘Structural change’ will come from peaceful protests Tuesday, June 2, 2020 The “structural change” demanded by protestors around Illinois will come from nonviolent demonstrations coupled with policy reforms, Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday.
Friday marks the end of Illinois’ stay-at-home order Friday marks the end of Illinois’ stay-at-home order Friday, May 29, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday, the first day Illinois’ economy operated under more relaxed restrictions, his stay-at-home order is replaced by one reflective of “our new, more open reality.”
What you should know as Illinois readies to enter ‘Recovery’ phase What you should know as Illinois readies to enter ‘Recovery’ phase Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Illinois will advance to the “Recovery” phase of Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan to incrementally reopen the state’s economy on Friday after almost 70 days of residents living... Read more
Republican representative begins attempt to remove Pritzker from office Republican representative begins attempt to remove Pritzker from office Tuesday, May 26, 2020 An Illinois lawmaker dissatisfied with Gov. JB Pritzker’s handling of the large number of COVID-19-related unemployment claims is calling on his colleagues to support an effort to remove the... Read more
House, Senate votes improve odds for Chicago casino House, Senate votes improve odds for Chicago casino Saturday, May 23, 2020 The General Assembly on Saturday approved adjustments to the tax framework of an expected Chicago casino because its success benefits the whole state, lawmakers from both parties said. Read more
Business owners, public employees argue state owes lost revenue, wages Business owners, public employees argue state owes lost revenue, wages Saturday, May 23, 2020 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive orders shuttering non-essential businesses and workplaces indefinitely is unconstitutional, three business owners and two county officials claim in a... Read more
Lawmaker gains U.S. attorney general's office as an ally in case against Pritzker Lawmaker gains U.S. attorney general's office as an ally in case against Pritzker Friday, May 22, 2020 A Republican representative gained an ally Friday in his lawsuit challenging Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s authority to issue successive disaster proclamations. Read more
Illinois House advances major expansion of mail-in voting Illinois House advances major expansion of mail-in voting Thursday, May 21, 2020 The Illinois House of Representatives advanced a bill Thursday that would greatly expand voting by mail in the November general election, as well as make the day a state holiday this year. Read more