Gun owners frustrated with FOID application backlog Gun owners frustrated with FOID application backlog Thursday, October 15, 2020 Despite a temporary rule that extends the expiration dates for Firearm Owners Identification cards and concealed carry permits, many Illinois gun owners are still finding it difficult to buy weapons and ammunition.
State’s COVID-19 cases, new unemployment claims spike State’s COVID-19 cases, new unemployment claims spike Thursday, October 15, 2020 As COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates continue to rise in Illinois, so do new unemployment claims.
Partisan battle over Supreme Court race could exceed $6 million in spending Partisan battle over Supreme Court race could exceed $6 million in spending Thursday, October 15, 2020 With Election Day weeks away, top Republican donors have funneled more than $2.5 million to unseat one of four Democratic justices on the Illinois Supreme Court, and potentially seize control from... Read more
Judge weighing dismissal of COVID-19 lawsuits Judge weighing dismissal of COVID-19 lawsuits Wednesday, October 14, 2020 A circuit court judge in Springfield is now weighing whether to dismiss lawsuits by Republican Rep. Darren Bailey and others challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s use of emergency powers during the... Read more
Path to 100 backers call for bill’s passage, diversity in renewable energy Path to 100 backers call for bill’s passage, diversity in renewable energy Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Lawmakers and renewable energy stakeholders are calling for legislative action on measures meant to bring funding to and diversify the clean energy industry in the state. Read more
SCOTUS scuttles census after state commits $1 million to outreach SCOTUS scuttles census after state commits $1 million to outreach Wednesday, October 14, 2020 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration could shorten the U.S. Census count on Tuesday, just hours after the Illinois government committed an additional $1 million to outreach. Read more
Caution during holidays urged as Illinois continues to see COVID-19 spikes Caution during holidays urged as Illinois continues to see COVID-19 spikes Wednesday, October 14, 2020 As statewide COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations continue to increase, officials on Wednesday warned Illinoisans to take precautions ahead of upcoming holiday seasons. Read more
What to know about the graduated tax amendment What to know about the graduated tax amendment Wednesday, October 14, 2020 One of the major questions Illinois voters will answer on Nov. 3 will be on the ballot statewide – whether to amend the state’s constitution to allow for a graduated rate income tax. Read more