Sheriffs’ Association says Pritzker prisoner transfer order ineffective Sheriffs’ Association says Pritzker prisoner transfer order ineffective Wednesday, July 29, 2020 While Gov. JB Pritzker issued a new executive order this week allowing for transfers into state prisons at the discretion of the Illinois Department of Corrections director, an association representing the state’s sheriffs contends that the move was more show than substance.
State regulators grill ComEd execs over fraud admission State regulators grill ComEd execs over fraud admission Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Top executives of utility giant Commonwealth Edison faced tough questions from state regulators Wednesday as they publicly apologized for the lobbying scandal that is forcing the company to pay a $200 million criminal fine.
Attorney says he'll drop 'dozen or so' lawsuits against state if Legislature meets Attorney says he'll drop 'dozen or so' lawsuits against state if Legislature meets Wednesday, July 29, 2020 The downstate attorney challenging aspects of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 response said Wednesday he would halt the progress of his “dozen or so” lawsuits if legislators... Read more
New youth sports guidelines drastically limit allowable competition New youth sports guidelines drastically limit allowable competition Wednesday, July 29, 2020 The state on Wednesday released new guidelines for youth and recreational sports that will drastically limit allowable activities based on the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus. Read more
Suit charges ComEd with consumer fraud Suit charges ComEd with consumer fraud Tuesday, July 28, 2020 A class action lawsuit filed this week against utility giant Commonwealth Edison seeks to recover potentially hundreds of millions of dollars for consumers who were charged rates under legislation... Read more
Lawsuit seeking compensation for store closures should be tossed, state says Lawsuit seeking compensation for store closures should be tossed, state says Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Illinois’ attorney general asked a federal judge Monday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive orders closing non-essential businesses and workplaces are... Read more
Pritzker signs orders allowing prison transfers, extending disaster proclamation Pritzker signs orders allowing prison transfers, extending disaster proclamation Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 disaster proclamation now runs through Aug. 22, Illinois Department of Corrections facilities resumed acceptance of transfers from county jails, and initial... Read more
Metro East region nears 8 percent positivity rate that is ‘failsafe’ for state action Metro East region nears 8 percent positivity rate that is ‘failsafe’ for state action Tuesday, July 28, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health announced another 1,076 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Tuesday as the rolling, seven-day test positivity rate remained at 3.8 percent. Read more