Tax summaries show Pritzkers made $5 million last year – not including family trusts Tax summaries show Pritzkers made $5 million last year – not including family trusts Friday, October 15, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign released summary documents of his 2020 tax returns Friday, which showed the first family reporting $5.14 million in adjusted gross income, all from taxable interest and dividends.
Task force considers changes to qualified immunity for Illinois law enforcement officers Task force considers changes to qualified immunity for Illinois law enforcement officers Friday, October 8, 2021 A new state task force began discussions Thursday as to what changes could be made to the way state law approaches qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.
Task force considers changes to qualified immunity for Illinois law enforcement officers Task force considers changes to qualified immunity for Illinois law enforcement officers Friday, October 8, 2021 A new state task force began discussions Thursday as to what changes could be made to the way state law approaches qualified immunity for law enforcement officers. Read more
Report details disparities faced by aging LGBTQ Illinoisans Report details disparities faced by aging LGBTQ Illinoisans Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Many aging LGBTQ Illinoisans face barriers to health care and financial security and fear discrimination in senior communities, according to a combined report from senior and LGBTQ advocacy groups... Read more
Pritzker order aims to end subminimum wage for disabled people in state contracts Pritzker order aims to end subminimum wage for disabled people in state contracts Monday, October 4, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday that would prevent companies contracting with the state from paying disabled workers at less than the minimum wage. Read more
What to know ahead of this weekend’s eviction moratorium expiration What to know ahead of this weekend’s eviction moratorium expiration Friday, October 1, 2021 The state’s eviction moratorium will expire Sunday, and what comes next for renters will likely depend on their county of residence, as county courts and sheriffs will all have different... Read more
With two weeks until veto session and interest accruing, state’s unemployment fix still not decided With two weeks until veto session and interest accruing, state’s unemployment fix still not decided Friday, October 1, 2021 The deficit in the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund remains over $4.3 billion and interest payments on the debt began accruing on Sept. 6. Lawmakers are still considering their next... Read more
Report details community colleges’ impact on economy, earnings Report details community colleges’ impact on economy, earnings Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Illinois community colleges have a multi-billion dollar impact on the state’s economy and will be “integral in making a recovery from the pandemic an equitable one,” according a... Read more