Downstate judge rules Pritzker’s COVID-19-related orders are void Downstate judge rules Pritzker’s COVID-19-related orders are void Thursday, July 2, 2020 All of Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive orders since April 8 pertaining to the novel coronavirus pandemic are void because he exceeded his authority when he used his emergency powers for more than 30 days, a Clay County judge ruled Thursday.
COVID-19 hospital bed usage is highest since June 19 COVID-19 hospital bed usage is highest since June 19 Thursday, July 2, 2020 COVID-19 hospitalizations rose above 1,651 for the first time in seven days at the end of Wednesday, increasing by 140 from the day before and by 187 from its June 27 low.
Judge denies GOP request to allow large political gatherings Judge denies GOP request to allow large political gatherings Thursday, July 2, 2020 A federal judge on Thursday denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have allowed Illinois Republican Party groups to host large fundraising events. Read more
Unemployment claims dip slightly as state reopens Unemployment claims dip slightly as state reopens Thursday, July 2, 2020 The number of Illinois workers receiving state unemployment benefits fell by more than 29,000 during the last week of June as many businesses resumed operations after 14 weeks under a stay-at-home... Read more
Feel free to ace this week's Capitol News Illinois Quiz! Feel free to ace this week's Capitol News Illinois Quiz! Thursday, July 2, 2020 Capitol News Illinois Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki thinks this week's quiz can't be conquered. Can you prove him wrong and score a perfect 10 this holiday weekend? Read more
State reports another 828 COVID-19 cases among 33K tested State reports another 828 COVID-19 cases among 33K tested Wednesday, July 1, 2020 The state announced another 828 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday among 33,090 tests completed for a one-day positivity rate of 2.5 percent. Read more
Mendoza: New fiscal year will be even more challenging than height of budget impasse Mendoza: New fiscal year will be even more challenging than height of budget impasse Wednesday, July 1, 2020 The state of Illinois, like most states, began a new fiscal year on July 1 and the person in charge of managing the state’s bank accounts said she fears it could be one of the most difficult... Read more
Raoul asks federal judge to force recognition of Equal Rights Amendment’s ratification Raoul asks federal judge to force recognition of Equal Rights Amendment’s ratification Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Illinois’ top lawyer wants a U.S. court to compel a federal official to formally acknowledge the Equal Rights Amendment received enough state support to be added to the U.S. Constitution... Read more