Pritzker announces regional, phased-in plan for reopening economy Pritzker announces regional, phased-in plan for reopening economy Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled a plan Tuesday for the gradual reopening of the state’s economy on a region-by-region basis, but he suggested it could take several months or even a year before the state fully reopens.
Health care advocates say legal lifting of stay-at-home order would be ‘devastating’ Health care advocates say legal lifting of stay-at-home order would be ‘devastating’ Tuesday, May 5, 2020 The novel coronavirus pandemic’s historic impact on Illinois warrants Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, four state health care advocacy organizations argue in a court filing.
Lawmakers could return briefly in May to address budget, other critical issues Lawmakers could return briefly in May to address budget, other critical issues Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said the General Assembly might begin meeting before the end of May to address a handful of critical issues, including the state budget. Read more
Pritzker reports modest hospitalization progress Pritzker reports modest hospitalization progress Monday, May 4, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker said the state is making modest progress in terms of COVID-19 hospitalizations and that his stay-at-home order will continue to be enforced at a local, not statewide, level. Read more
Northwest Illinois church appeals ruling upholding stay-at-home order Northwest Illinois church appeals ruling upholding stay-at-home order Monday, May 4, 2020 A federal judge in Illinois ruled Sunday that Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order is constitutional, even though it interferes with people’s right to gather in large numbers for... Read more
COMMENTARY: How will we heal Illinois' agri-food system? COMMENTARY: How will we heal Illinois' agri-food system? Monday, May 4, 2020 From the Illinois Agri-Food Alliance: COVID-19 is rapidly exposing our food system’s susceptibilities and disconnects. Could this pandemic catalyze a rethinking and transformation of the... Read more
Illinois completes record 19,000 coronavirus tests in past 24 hours Illinois completes record 19,000 coronavirus tests in past 24 hours Sunday, May 3, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported the state’s highest one-day total of COVID-19 tests with 19,417 completed in the past 24 hours. Read more
Increased testing continues to push COVID-19 count higher Increased testing continues to push COVID-19 count higher Saturday, May 2, 2020 Illinois’ COVID-19 confirmed case count grew by nearly 2,500 again Saturday as a sustained increase in testing continues to drive the number upward. Read more