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Amended Bailey argument cites 2001 AG memo as proof Pritzker overstepped

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

A document included in a downstate representative’s revised lawsuit against Gov. JB Pritzker suggests the governor does not have the authority to issue successive disaster proclamations.

Peoria County proposes sub-regional reopening plan to state leaders

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Officials from Peoria County on Wednesday unveiled their own COVID-19 reopening plan that breaks up north-central Illinois into a sub-region of 11 counties, which officials say will allow the area to take a more localized approach that protects public and economic health better than the state’s plan.

Pritzker warns of ‘consequences’ for businesses, counties opening early

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The state saw its largest daily increase in COVID-19-related deaths with 192 Wednesday as Gov. JB Pritzker warned business owners and local governments of consequences they will face if they defy...

Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Illinois lawmakers will return to Springfield next week for the first time in more than two months to take up a state budget and other critical matters while following strict social distancing and...

Pritzker says session needed, would consider withholding funds from counties reopening early

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the highest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, along with the highest number of tests.

State fast-tracking $25 million for local government construction projects

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The Illinois department tasked with the state’s economic development launched a program Tuesday providing grant funding to local governments for capital projects. Its aim is to return...

Three businesses sue Pritzker, challenge his power to shutter services

Monday, May 11, 2020

The attorney representing two Republican lawmakers in separate cases challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s emergency powers has three new clients: a hair salon owner and a restaurateur with two...

Pritzker: Most regions on track to enter Phase 3 in late May

Monday, May 11, 2020

Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday that three of the state’s four regions are on pace to enter the next phase of reopening the state’s economy by the end of May, but he pushed back against...

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Amended Bailey argument cites 2001 AG memo as proof Pritzker overstepped

Peoria County proposes sub-regional reopening plan to state leaders

Pritzker warns of ‘consequences’ for businesses, counties opening early

Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22

Pritzker says session needed, would consider withholding funds from counties reopening early

State fast-tracking $25 million for local government construction projects

Three businesses sue Pritzker, challenge his power to shutter services

Pritzker: Most regions on track to enter Phase 3 in late May