State auditor general’s campaign committee violated election law, court finds State auditor general’s campaign committee violated election law, court finds Thursday, May 20, 2021 The campaign committee of former state Rep. Frank Mautino, who is now the Illinois auditor general, violated state law when it spent campaign funds on gas and car repairs for personal vehicles, the Illinois Supreme Court decided Thursday.
Statue task force considers adding, removing state monuments Statue task force considers adding, removing state monuments Wednesday, May 19, 2021 A state House task force continued its discussion about reevaluating controversial statues and whether new monuments commemorating minorities should be added to the state Capitol grounds.
Pritzker rescinds mask mandate for those fully vaccinated in accordance with federal guidance Pritzker rescinds mask mandate for those fully vaccinated in accordance with federal guidance Monday, May 17, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker issued a new executive order Monday that allows fully vaccinated residents to not wear masks inside and outdoors. Read more
Former LaSalle home administrators misled Pritzker administration, officials claim Former LaSalle home administrators misled Pritzker administration, officials claim Friday, May 14, 2021 Top officials from Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration claimed Thursday that they were misled by leadership at the state Department of Veterans’ Affairs regarding a deadly COVID-19... Read more
High court hears challenge to mandatory life for young adults High court hears challenge to mandatory life for young adults Tuesday, May 11, 2021 A man who was found guilty for acting as the lookout in a double homicide nearly three decades ago is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to find his mandatory life sentence without parole... Read more
LaSalle investigation prompts legislation strengthening inspectors general LaSalle investigation prompts legislation strengthening inspectors general Monday, May 10, 2021 Lawmakers representing the LaSalle Veterans’ Home, including Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, unveiled new legislation that would allow inspectors general of state agencies to subpoena former state... Read more
Watchdog report finds COVID-19 safety protocols not enforced at Pulaski County jail Watchdog report finds COVID-19 safety protocols not enforced at Pulaski County jail Friday, May 7, 2021 An unannounced inspection by federal authorities of the Pulaski County Detention Center found that supervisors were not enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols, such as masking and social distancing... Read more
Illinois Attorney General responds to cybersecurity attack, audit warning Illinois Attorney General responds to cybersecurity attack, audit warning Thursday, May 6, 2021 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Wednesday addressed the recent cyber breach of his office’s online network, as well as an audit of his office released earlier this year that warned... Read more