Public speaks out on proposed congressional maps Public speaks out on proposed congressional maps Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Members of the public got their first chance to speak directly to state lawmakers Wednesday about a proposed set of new congressional district maps, and most of those who did were critical of the plan.
Heavy workload expected next week as lawmakers cancel Thursday session Heavy workload expected next week as lawmakers cancel Thursday session Wednesday, October 20, 2021 The legislative action was light during the General Assembly’s first week of fall session, and lawmakers in both chambers left town a day early after leadership canceled the Thursday session.
Federal court throws out June legislative maps, declines to send issue to bipartisan commission Federal court throws out June legislative maps, declines to send issue to bipartisan commission Tuesday, October 19, 2021 A three-judge federal court panel in Chicago ruled Tuesday that the legislative redistricting plan that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in June – before official 2020 U.S. Census numbers... Read more
State ramping up vaccine booster campaign State ramping up vaccine booster campaign Tuesday, October 19, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday urged eligible Illinoisans to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and called on skilled nursing facilities to make booster shots available to patients and staff by... Read more
State worker vaccine deadline extended to Oct. 26 for first dose State worker vaccine deadline extended to Oct. 26 for first dose Monday, October 18, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday that his administration has reached agreement with multiple trade unions requiring certain state workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but it is extending... Read more
Lawmakers returning to Springfield to consider congressional remap, more Lawmakers returning to Springfield to consider congressional remap, more Monday, October 18, 2021 Illinois’ first congressional remap draft is out but changes could be in store as lawmakers return to Springfield Tuesday for the first of their final two weeks of scheduled session in 2022. Read more
Tax summaries show Pritzkers made $5 million last year – not including family trusts Tax summaries show Pritzkers made $5 million last year – not including family trusts Friday, October 15, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign released summary documents of his 2020 tax returns Friday, which showed the first family reporting $5.14 million in adjusted gross income, all from taxable... Read more
UPDATED: New congressional maps unveiled ahead of fall veto session UPDATED: New congressional maps unveiled ahead of fall veto session Friday, October 15, 2021 Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly released a proposed set of new congressional district maps Friday, just days before lawmakers return to the Statehouse for the start of their fall veto... Read more