Exelon says planned closure of 2 nuke plants unrelated to Pritzker energy guidelines Exelon says planned closure of 2 nuke plants unrelated to Pritzker energy guidelines Thursday, August 27, 2020 Exelon Corporation on Thursday announced plans to close two Illinois nuclear power plants next year in a decision the company claims is independent of legislative energy policy negotiations.
Welch to push for contracting diversity legislation in veto session Welch to push for contracting diversity legislation in veto session Thursday, August 27, 2020 State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch said Thursday that he will demand passage of legislation in the upcoming fall veto session to give minority- and women-owned businesses a larger share of the estimated $20 billion in state purchasing and contracting dollars allotted annually.
IDPH reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more deaths IDPH reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more deaths Thursday, August 27, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,707 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 24 additional virus-related deaths on Thursday as the statewide death toll from the disease reached... Read more
Survey: Local governments see drastic COVID-19-related revenue drops Survey: Local governments see drastic COVID-19-related revenue drops Thursday, August 27, 2020 Illinois residents should expect fewer road repairs, community programs and other local government-provided services and higher locally-imposed tax rates as officials struggle with... Read more
Appellate court: Pritzker has authority to set inmate transfer protocols Appellate court: Pritzker has authority to set inmate transfer protocols Wednesday, August 26, 2020 A state appellate court has overturned a Logan County court order that required state prisons to accept inmates from county jails. Read more
Statewide positivity rate decreases as stricter mitigations take effect Statewide positivity rate decreases as stricter mitigations take effect Wednesday, August 26, 2020 The statewide COVID-19 test positivity rate decreased again Wednesday, the same day added restrictions took effect in two regions of the state that are considered hotspots for the virus. Read more
Grants available for blighted housing Grants available for blighted housing Wednesday, August 26, 2020 The Illinois Housing Development Authority is now accepting applications for grants to address vacant and abandoned housing throughout the state. Read more
Expiration of driver’s licenses extended one year for Illinois seniors Expiration of driver’s licenses extended one year for Illinois seniors Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Driver’s licenses for Illinoisans 75 or older are valid one extra year beyond the currently listed 2020 expiration date, Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday. Read more