State Board of Elections asks judge to revise loosened ballot access rules State Board of Elections asks judge to revise loosened ballot access rules Thursday, May 14, 2020 The Illinois State Board of Elections asked a federal judge to reconsider her order loosening requirements for third-party candidates to be included on November ballots this election cycle.
State saw nearly 73,000 new unemployment claims in final week before gig worker portal went live State saw nearly 73,000 new unemployment claims in final week before gig worker portal went live Thursday, May 14, 2020 The U.S. saw nearly 3 million more unemployment claims the week ending May 9, including another 72,993 in Illinois, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Pritzker announces new employment resources for job seekers Pritzker announces new employment resources for job seekers Thursday, May 14, 2020 Unemployed Illinoisans will soon have access to free, online skills-based training programs. Read more
Amended Bailey argument cites 2001 AG memo as proof Pritzker overstepped Amended Bailey argument cites 2001 AG memo as proof Pritzker overstepped Wednesday, May 13, 2020 A document included in a downstate representative’s revised lawsuit against Gov. JB Pritzker suggests the governor does not have the authority to issue successive disaster proclamations. Read more
Peoria County proposes sub-regional reopening plan to state leaders Peoria County proposes sub-regional reopening plan to state leaders Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Officials from Peoria County on Wednesday unveiled their own COVID-19 reopening plan that breaks up north-central Illinois into a sub-region of 11 counties, which officials say will allow the area... Read more
Pritzker warns of ‘consequences’ for businesses, counties opening early Pritzker warns of ‘consequences’ for businesses, counties opening early Wednesday, May 13, 2020 The state saw its largest daily increase in COVID-19-related deaths with 192 Wednesday as Gov. JB Pritzker warned business owners and local governments of consequences they will face if they defy... Read more
Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22 Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22 Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Illinois lawmakers will return to Springfield next week for the first time in more than two months to take up a state budget and other critical matters while following strict social distancing and... Read more
Pritzker says session needed, would consider withholding funds from counties reopening early Pritzker says session needed, would consider withholding funds from counties reopening early Tuesday, May 12, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the highest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, along with the highest number of tests. Read more