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.
AG’s office sends lawmaker’s lawsuit to federal court AG’s office sends lawmaker’s lawsuit to federal court Thursday, May 21, 2020 The attorney general’s office has moved a state representative’s lawsuit challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s use of emergency powers to federal court because it says his case alleges violations of federal rights.
Pritzker administration working on guidance for reopening next week Pritzker administration working on guidance for reopening next week Thursday, May 21, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday his administration is developing guidelines for local governments and businesses to follow as the state prepares to enter the next phase of reopening the economy... Read more
Illinois unemployment rate climbs to record 16.4% in April Illinois unemployment rate climbs to record 16.4% in April Thursday, May 21, 2020 The unemployment rate in Illinois reached a staggering 16.4 percent in April, the highest rate recorded since the modern system of tracking joblessness began in 1976, the Illinois Department of... Read more
Pritzker activates National Guard for flooding preparation Pritzker activates National Guard for flooding preparation Thursday, May 21, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker has activated nearly 60 National Guard soldiers to help communities along the Illinois River prepare for forecasted floods. Read more
Illinois Supreme Court allows circuits to design local reopening plans Illinois Supreme Court allows circuits to design local reopening plans Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Illinois’ 24 chief judges can decide when to reopen courthouses across the state to in-person proceedings, the state Supreme Court ordered Wednesday. Read more
IDPH to withdraw emergency rule as General Assembly pursues related legislation IDPH to withdraw emergency rule as General Assembly pursues related legislation Wednesday, May 20, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that it plans to withdraw a controversial emergency rule that would have allowed for criminal charges against businesses that open in... Read more
Pritzker adds outdoor restaurant seating to next reopening phase Pritzker adds outdoor restaurant seating to next reopening phase Wednesday, May 20, 2020 As the entire state remains on pace to enter the next phase of reopening in just nine days, Gov. JB Pritzker announced a major addition to the allowed activities under the phase: outdoor dining at... Read more