Census data shows more urban concentration, population drops in most counties in Illinois Census data shows more urban concentration, population drops in most counties in Illinois Thursday, August 12, 2021 Nearly every county in Illinois lost population over the past decade, mirroring a national trend of greater concentrations of people leaving rural areas and moving to larger metropolitan areas.
Slow down and move over: New laws aim to strengthen Scott’s Law Slow down and move over: New laws aim to strengthen Scott’s Law Thursday, August 12, 2021 Seventeen crashes involving Illinois state troopers or their vehicles have occurred in 2021 as a result of violations to the state’s traffic law known as “Scott’s Law.”
State Fair butter cow unveiled State Fair butter cow unveiled Wednesday, August 11, 2021 The final preparation for the opening of the 2021 Illinois State Fair took place Wednesday with the traditional unveiling of the butter cow. Read more
‘Great period of uncertainty’ as eviction bans face expirations, court challenges ‘Great period of uncertainty’ as eviction bans face expirations, court challenges Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Since March 2020, Illinois residents unable to pay rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic have been protected from eviction through Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive action, but that reality could... Read more
State announces $250 million ‘Back to Business’ grant program State announces $250 million ‘Back to Business’ grant program Wednesday, August 11, 2021 The state announced a $250 million “Back to Business” grant program aimed at assisting small businesses in the recovery from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic... Read more
New law expands access to family leave New law expands access to family leave Tuesday, August 10, 2021 A new law in Illinois will make it easier for part-time school and college employees to receive paid family and medical leave. Read more
State Fair to reopen with new attractions, indoor mask mandate State Fair to reopen with new attractions, indoor mask mandate Friday, August 6, 2021 After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday, Aug. 12, with some new attractions and new safety... Read more
Pritzker urges lawmakers to act on energy bill Pritzker urges lawmakers to act on energy bill Thursday, August 5, 2021 With talks between labor and environmental groups at an impasse, and with the clock ticking on the impending closure of two nuclear plants in Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker this week urged lawmakers... Read more