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.
Chief justice seeks $1.6 million in tech upgrades to better connect state’s courts Chief justice seeks $1.6 million in tech upgrades to better connect state’s courts Thursday, March 5, 2020 Illinois’ justice system has a problem, the top court’s chief justice told lawmakers this week. There is no statewide system to track how many people are in jail and for how long, for example, or how quickly judges clear their docket.
Prescription drug prices cap bill stalls in committee Prescription drug prices cap bill stalls in committee Wednesday, March 4, 2020 A bill that would allow the state to cap the prices of certain high-cost prescription drugs stalled in a House committee Wednesday amid stiff opposition from the pharmaceutical and insurance... Read more
February marijuana sales top $34 million February marijuana sales top $34 million Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Legal marijuana sales in the state remained strong in February, with nearly $35 million spent on marijuana and infused products in the second month of adult-use legalization. Read more
House GOP aims for FOID fixes in light of application backlog House GOP aims for FOID fixes in light of application backlog Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Republican lawmakers are calling to abolish the state’s Firearm Owners Identification card requirement – or at least to install fixes to expedite the Illinois State Police’s... Read more
State’s top health official updates lawmakers on coronavirus State’s top health official updates lawmakers on coronavirus Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Illinois’ top health official Tuesday elaborated on the Department of Public Health’s efforts to contain the coronavirus, one day after a fourth person in the state tested positive for... Read more
Senate panel OKs bill to add mental health hotline information to student IDs Senate panel OKs bill to add mental health hotline information to student IDs Tuesday, March 3, 2020 A panel of state senators Tuesday approved legislation requiring public colleges and universities to add mental health contact information to the back of student identification cards. Read more
Coalition looks to end gas bill surcharge Coalition looks to end gas bill surcharge Tuesday, March 3, 2020 A 2013 state law allowing utilities to tack natural gas surcharges onto consumer bills for the purpose of funding infrastructure improvements is under scrutiny at the Capitol. Read more