Pritzker admin forecasts multi-billion-dollar budget hole Pritzker admin forecasts multi-billion-dollar budget hole Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker presented a bleak state revenue picture and called for direct aid from the federal government Wednesday.
Illinois has spent nearly $170 million on COVID-19 fight Illinois has spent nearly $170 million on COVID-19 fight Tuesday, April 14, 2020 The state of Illinois spent almost $170 million on cleaning supplies, face masks, gloves, thermometers and other supplies to battle the novel coronavirus in roughly three weeks, according to data from the comptroller’s office.
Intensive care bed, ventilator use relatively stable from a week ago Intensive care bed, ventilator use relatively stable from a week ago Tuesday, April 14, 2020 The percentage of intensive care beds and ventilators in use in Illinois remained relatively flat since last week as state officials on Tuesday announced another encouraging sign that Illinois is... Read more
Essential employees guaranteed workers’ compensation during pandemic Essential employees guaranteed workers’ compensation during pandemic Monday, April 13, 2020 Certain essential workers in Illinois who believe they contracted COVID-19 on the job will now be automatically covered by workers’ compensation. Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement... Read more
Pritzker weighs options on lifting or extending stay-at-home order Pritzker weighs options on lifting or extending stay-at-home order Monday, April 13, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker hinted during his Monday briefing that he and his team are mulling a gradual return to normalcy, saying that “it's likely that there will be adjustments to the orders... Read more
House Republicans call for beefing up state’s unemployment system House Republicans call for beefing up state’s unemployment system Monday, April 13, 2020 Illinois House Republicans on Monday called on Gov. JB Pritzker to do more to handle the unprecedented volume of new claims for unemployment benefits coming into the Illinois Department of... Read more
Pritzker points to signs of pandemic ‘leveling’ Pritzker points to signs of pandemic ‘leveling’ Sunday, April 12, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker said Sunday there are signs the COVID-19 outbreak is starting to level off, but he urged people to continue practicing social distancing to control the virus’ spread. Read more
Virtual mental, physical health services announced by state Virtual mental, physical health services announced by state Saturday, April 11, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration announced new initiatives Saturday to extend telehealth services and mental health support throughout the state to support people who are coping, either... Read more