Lawmaker pushes for limits on solitary confinement Lawmaker pushes for limits on solitary confinement Tuesday, March 10, 2020 An Illinois man who spent 20 years in solitary confinement after being convicted of a minor theft and, later, driving without a license is now helping lead a push for legislation to limit the use of isolation in state prisons.
State of Emergency on coronavirus declared by governor State of Emergency on coronavirus declared by governor Monday, March 9, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced he has issued a state of emergency decree in response to the novel coronavirus threat.
Zalewski: Little consensus around property tax reform Zalewski: Little consensus around property tax reform Friday, March 6, 2020 The chairman of the House Revenue and Finance Committee said this week that a task force set up last year to provide proposals for reforming the state’s property tax system was unable reach... Read more
No change on daylight saving bill No change on daylight saving bill Friday, March 6, 2020 An effort in Illinois to prevent biannual clock changes — such as the one Sunday moving time forward one hour — appears stalled. The state Senate passed a bill in November by... Read more
WITH VIDEOS: New ag director says flooding, broadband among top priorities WITH VIDEOS: New ag director says flooding, broadband among top priorities Friday, March 6, 2020 Jerry Costello II has some decorating to do in his office. The new director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture still has framed pictures stacked against a wall in his mostly-empty corner... Read more
Many interests at play in energy overhaul discussions Many interests at play in energy overhaul discussions Thursday, March 5, 2020 One day after hundreds rallied at the Capitol in support of a sweeping clean energy reform package, a Senate committee heard hours of testimony on the intricacies of the state’s energy... Read more
Forecast: State should see modest revenue growth in FY 2021 Forecast: State should see modest revenue growth in FY 2021 Thursday, March 5, 2020 State revenue officials said Thursday that tax collections have been coming in about as expected so far this fiscal year, and they predict modest revenue growth in the fiscal year that begins July... Read more
Fifth coronavirus case in Illinois; officials say risk remains low Fifth coronavirus case in Illinois; officials say risk remains low Thursday, March 5, 2020 Public health officials in Illinois reported Thursday that a fifth person in the state has been infected with the novel coronavirus, but they insist the overall risk to the public remains low. Read more