UPDATED: Durkin calls on Democrats to demand Madigan answer questions or resign UPDATED: Durkin calls on Democrats to demand Madigan answer questions or resign Thursday, October 8, 2020 The top Republican in the Illinois House on Thursday called for Democrats, including Gov. JB Pritzker, to either demand that Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan answer questions before a Special Investigating Committee or resign immediately.
Region 4 nearing lifted mitigations; new state unemployment claims rise 23% Region 4 nearing lifted mitigations; new state unemployment claims rise 23% Thursday, October 8, 2020 Region 4 of the state’s COVID-19 mitigation plan saw its test positivity rate dip again Thursday, putting it one day away from having mitigations lifted if the downward trend continues.
Black lawmakers seek to revamp social studies education in Illinois Black lawmakers seek to revamp social studies education in Illinois Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Leaders of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus began pushing Wednesday for a complete overhaul of the state’s social studies curriculum to ensure that contributions of Black Americans and... Read more
AARP, senior groups stump for graduated tax, address retirement income claims AARP, senior groups stump for graduated tax, address retirement income claims Wednesday, October 7, 2020 A group of retirees organized through the senior advocacy group AARP held a virtual news conference Wednesday to express support for a graduated tax constitutional amendment and opposition to a... Read more
Pritzker administration announces $4.5 million ‘racial healing’ initiative Pritzker administration announces $4.5 million ‘racial healing’ initiative Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton unveiled a $4.5 million initiative Tuesday that is meant to foster dialogue and promote racial healing in the state. Read more
Metro East falls below 6.5% positivity rate Metro East falls below 6.5% positivity rate Wednesday, October 7, 2020 The Metro East area on the Missouri border could be two days away from seeing stricter mitigations lifted if its COVID-19 test positivity rate stays where it is or decreases. Read more
Dem chairman delays further hearings in Madigan probe until after election Dem chairman delays further hearings in Madigan probe until after election Tuesday, October 6, 2020 The chairman of the Special Investigating Committee probing Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s alleged role in a bribery scheme said Tuesday that he will delay any further meetings of... Read more
Pritzker administration releases policy guidelines for criminal justice reform Pritzker administration releases policy guidelines for criminal justice reform Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker announced seven “guiding principles” Tuesday to “build a more equitable criminal justice system,” a series of policy recommendations the governor says are... Read more