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IDVA officials say COVID-19 outbreak slowing at LaSalle Veterans’ Home

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Infection control efforts at the LaSalle Veterans' Home have curbed the spread of the coronavirus since a deadly outbreak began at the facility last month, according to officials who testified Wednesday before a House committee investigating the matter.

Democrats vote to end legislative investigation of Madigan

Monday, December 14, 2020

After just three hearings in four months, Democrats on the special committee probing House Speaker Michael Madigan’s alleged misconduct and role in a bribery scheme involving Commonwealth Edison voted Monday to end their investigation.

National Guard sent to help staff at LaSalle, two other veterans homes

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday his administration has requested the help of the Illinois National Guard at three of four state-run veterans homes, including two homes that are dealing with...

GOP House members renew calls for gun license reforms amid delays

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Four GOP state House lawmakers on Wednesday voiced complaints from their central and southern Illinois constituents who say they have waited months after applying for new or renewed gun ownership...

Madigan floats income tax increase; GOP leader asks for spending cuts

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

As the state government attempts to close a multi-billion-dollar budget hole, Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan has said he is prepared to vote for an increase to the state’s flat...

House civil judiciary committee opens inquiry into LaSalle Veterans’ Home deaths

Monday, December 7, 2020

A coronavirus outbreak at the veterans home in LaSalle that has killed a quarter of the residents over the span of a few weeks has prompted the chairman of a state House committee to open an...

GOP House members urge special session to handle jobless claim delays, fraud

Friday, December 4, 2020

Three Republican lawmakers on Friday put pressure on Illinois Department of Employment Security officials to answer for the backlog in unemployment claims and the rising number of fraudulent...