COVID-19 IMPACTS: State Hospital Association: Donate masks, gloves COVID-19 IMPACTS: State Hospital Association: Donate masks, gloves Thursday, March 19, 2020 The leader of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association asked other industries to donate masks, gloves, gowns and other personal protective equipment to the more than 200 hospitals across the state as they treat patients for the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.
IDHS announces office closures, staff reductions IDHS announces office closures, staff reductions Thursday, March 19, 2020 The Illinois Department of Human Services said Thursday that it is closing many of its offices around the state and will reduce staff at other offices at least through early April due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.
FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Get ready, Illinois: Pritzker’s tax plan looks to become the biggest ballot measure in state history FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Get ready, Illinois: Pritzker’s tax plan looks to become the biggest ballot measure in state history Thursday, March 19, 2020 The presidential election will be the marquee race on the ballot this November, but in Illinois the most expensive and noisy campaign likely will center on the battle to overhaul the state income... Read more
General Assembly can’t hold remote meetings General Assembly can’t hold remote meetings Thursday, March 19, 2020 Although many Illinoisans are being urged to work remotely from home during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, that does not appear to be an option for state lawmakers. Read more
Next week’s state legislative session canceled, return date remains uncertain Next week’s state legislative session canceled, return date remains uncertain Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Next week’s legislative session is canceled, and, like nearly all routines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is unclear when its schedule will return to normalcy. Read more
UPDATED: Gun dealers report increased store traffic, ‘panic buying’ UPDATED: Gun dealers report increased store traffic, ‘panic buying’ Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Toilet paper and hand sanitizer are in short supply at Illinois supermarkets. At gun shops, firearms and ammunition are flying off the shelves, too. Read more
State records 128 new coronavirus cases in one day State records 128 new coronavirus cases in one day Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Illinois almost doubled overnight, from 160 cases to 288, the state’s Department of Public Health announced Wednesday. Read more
Illinoisans vote in primary election amid coronavirus pandemic Illinoisans vote in primary election amid coronavirus pandemic Tuesday, March 17, 2020 The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, in Illinois has shut down schools, businesses, restaurants, bars, universities, sporting events, state parks, libraries, museums, historic... Read more