Madigan: Members violating safety precautions could face removal from session Madigan: Members violating safety precautions could face removal from session Tuesday, May 19, 2020 The state’s COVID-19 response and operating budget will unsurprisingly be on the top of the agenda for lawmakers when they return for a socially distanced session this week, according to an email distributed to Illinois House members Tuesday.
Pritzker details contact tracing pilot effort, defends misdemeanor emergency rule Pritzker details contact tracing pilot effort, defends misdemeanor emergency rule Monday, May 18, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced the launch of Illinois’ contact tracing program and defended an emergency rule filed Friday to allow for misdemeanor charges against businesses defying his stay-at-home order.
GOP seeks to remove graduated tax measure from ballot GOP seeks to remove graduated tax measure from ballot Monday, May 18, 2020 State Republican leadership is pushing for a vote in the upcoming legislative session to remove a graduated income tax amendment question from the November general election ballot. Read more
Census outreach ‘incredibly stymied’ by COVID-19 pandemic Census outreach ‘incredibly stymied’ by COVID-19 pandemic Friday, May 15, 2020 Like everyone else, Illinois’ census outreach coordinators have had to adapt to a new reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
State saw nearly 73,000 new unemployment claims in final week before gig worker portal went live State saw nearly 73,000 new unemployment claims in final week before gig worker portal went live Thursday, May 14, 2020 The U.S. saw nearly 3 million more unemployment claims the week ending May 9, including another 72,993 in Illinois, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Read more
Pritzker warns of ‘consequences’ for businesses, counties opening early 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... Read more
Another 74,000 file first-time unemployment claims in Illinois Another 74,000 file first-time unemployment claims in Illinois Thursday, May 7, 2020 Another 3.2 million Americans filed for unemployment during the week ending May 2, including more than 74,476 Illinoisans. Read more
Amid apparent virus plateau, Pritzker says stay the course Amid apparent virus plateau, Pritzker says stay the course Wednesday, May 6, 2020 As statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations remain stable, state leaders say not much has changed to warrant an altered response to the pandemic.“The virus hasn't gone away. It is still out... Read more