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Pritzker points to signs of pandemic ‘leveling’

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Gov. JB Pritzker said Sunday there are signs the COVID-19 outbreak is starting to level off, but he urged people to continue practicing social distancing to control the virus’ spread.

Virtual mental, physical health services announced by state

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration announced new initiatives Saturday to extend telehealth services and mental health support throughout the state to support people who are coping, either physically or mentally, with the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.

Increased COVID-19 testing announced for communities of color

Friday, April 10, 2020

Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday announced increased testing for COVID-19 in Illinois communities of color, which officials say disproportionately suffer from the disease.

COVID-19 lays racial health disparities bare

Friday, April 10, 2020

While African-Americans make up just less than 15 percent of Illinois’ population, they account for approximately 43 percent of the state’s 596 COVID-19 fatalities and 28 percent of...

Renewal deadlines for gun owners, drivers extended

Friday, April 10, 2020

Gun owners now have more time to renew a firearm owners identification card and concealed carry license in Illinois.

FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Home health care workers also on the COVID-19 front line

Friday, April 10, 2020

As many as 22 home care clients who are part of an Illinois program have tested positive for COVID-19, including five who died, state says. Some home health aides also have tested positive.

Another 200,000 Illinoisans file for unemployment claims

Thursday, April 9, 2020

More than half a million Illinois workers have filed first-time unemployment claims in the four weeks since the COVID-19 outbreak first hit the labor market.

COVID-19 rules unlikely to ease by April’s end

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday, one month since he issued a state of emergency, it is “unlikely” his stay-at-home order can be lifted safely before April 30 and organizers of large...

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Pritzker points to signs of pandemic ‘leveling’

Virtual mental, physical health services announced by state

Increased COVID-19 testing announced for communities of color

COVID-19 lays racial health disparities bare

Renewal deadlines for gun owners, drivers extended

FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Home health care workers also on the COVID-19 front line

Another 200,000 Illinoisans file for unemployment claims

COVID-19 rules unlikely to ease by April’s end

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