Speaker Welch releases committee assignments, February session plans Speaker Welch releases committee assignments, February session plans Thursday, January 28, 2021 On Thursday, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced the committees and their respective chairs for the 102nd General Assembly, including the addition of six new committees.
Pritzker pushes back on criticisms of state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout Pritzker pushes back on criticisms of state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout Thursday, January 28, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back on criticisms of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout Thursday, saying state officials are “doing everything we can” to ensure timely delivery of doses.
Longtime JCAR director to retire after 47-year career in state government Longtime JCAR director to retire after 47-year career in state government Thursday, January 28, 2021 Vicki Thomas, who will retire as head of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules after this week, has occasionally been asked what it feels like being the most powerful person in Illinois... Read more
State buys building, plans to move out of Thompson Center State buys building, plans to move out of Thompson Center Wednesday, January 27, 2021 State officials on Wednesday announced the purchase of a 17-story office building in Chicago’s West Loop for $73.25 million, a move Gov. JB Pritzker’s office said will “pay for... Read more
State records highest one-day total of vaccines administered State records highest one-day total of vaccines administered Wednesday, January 27, 2021 The number of vaccinations administered in one day in Illinois saw a record spike Tuesday as the statewide seven-day rolling positivity rate continued to decrease to levels not seen since... Read more
Lame Duck Look Back: Economic equity bill aims to protect conviction records, end wage disparity Lame Duck Look Back: Economic equity bill aims to protect conviction records, end wage disparity Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Sponsored by Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, Senate Bill 1480 was one of four bills under the economic access, equity and opportunity pillar of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ agenda... Read more
On Trump’s final day, HHS launches probe into Illinois abortion law On Trump’s final day, HHS launches probe into Illinois abortion law Tuesday, January 26, 2021 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched an investigation to determine whether Illinois has violated federal law by enacting and enforcing the 2019 Reproductive Health Act... Read more
SCOTUS declines to hear Janus’ lawsuit seeking union dues reimbursement SCOTUS declines to hear Janus’ lawsuit seeking union dues reimbursement Tuesday, January 26, 2021 The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a case Monday that sought to compel public employee unions to reimburse nonmember employees for mandatory fees which the court ruled as unconstitutional in 2018. Read more