Advocate warns of moving foster children to managed care Advocate warns of moving foster children to managed care Monday, August 31, 2020 The state is moving ahead with its plan to shift an estimated 18,000 children from the child welfare system into a health care coverage plan despite warnings from children’s advocates that the change will cut many of those children off from access to the critical care they need.
30 counties now at warning level for COVID-19 resurgence 30 counties now at warning level for COVID-19 resurgence Friday, August 28, 2020 Thirty counties in Illinois are now at the warning level for a resurgence of COVID-19 infections, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday, more than double the number listed at that level two weeks ago.
Welch to push for contracting diversity legislation in veto session Welch to push for contracting diversity legislation in veto session Thursday, August 27, 2020 State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch said Thursday that he will demand passage of legislation in the upcoming fall veto session to give minority- and women-owned businesses a larger share... Read more
IDPH reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more deaths IDPH reports over 1,700 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more deaths Thursday, August 27, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,707 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 24 additional virus-related deaths on Thursday as the statewide death toll from the disease reached... Read more
Grants available for blighted housing Grants available for blighted housing Wednesday, August 26, 2020 The Illinois Housing Development Authority is now accepting applications for grants to address vacant and abandoned housing throughout the state. Read more
Pritzker orders stricter mask mandate for all bars, restaurants Pritzker orders stricter mask mandate for all bars, restaurants Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker has ordered a stricter statewide mask mandate covering bars and restaurants in Illinois as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Read more
Kindergarten readiness improves for second straight year Kindergarten readiness improves for second straight year Monday, August 24, 2020 The number of Illinois children entering kindergarten who are fully prepared to start school grew for the second consecutive year in 2019, a possible indication that the state’s increased... Read more
Additional charges still pending against former Rep. Arroyo Additional charges still pending against former Rep. Arroyo Monday, August 24, 2020 Federal prosecutors said Monday they still expect to file additional charges against former state Rep. Luis Arroyo, and a judge scheduled a hearing in 60 days so that Arroyo’s defense... Read more