COVID-19 one-day death total of 14 is lowest since March 30 COVID-19 one-day death total of 14 is lowest since March 30 Monday, June 29, 2020 The seven-day rolling positivity rate for COVID-19 tests conducted remained at 2.7 percent Monday as the state reported the lowest single-day death total related to the pandemic since March 30.
State reopens as positivity rate ticks slightly upward, hospital bed usage remains on decline State reopens as positivity rate ticks slightly upward, hospital bed usage remains on decline Friday, June 26, 2020 As the state entered Phase 4 of its COVID-19 reopening plan Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported more than 800 new cases of the virus among more than 30,000 tests completed for the second straight day.
Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Jones warns lawmakers cannot ‘legislate morality’ Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Jones warns lawmakers cannot ‘legislate morality’ Friday, June 26, 2020 The recognition that institutional racism exists in Illinois’ law enforcement, education system and houses of worship, for example, came as “an awakening” for many residents,... Read more
As state enters Phase 4 Friday, Pritzker ‘not afraid’ to move backwards if COVID-19 cases surge As state enters Phase 4 Friday, Pritzker ‘not afraid’ to move backwards if COVID-19 cases surge Thursday, June 25, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker announced a new tool to track county-by-county progress in the fight against coronavirus pandemic Thursday, but as the state readied to enter the next phase of reopening, he also... Read more
State continued unemployment claims remain over 700,000 State continued unemployment claims remain over 700,000 Thursday, June 25, 2020 The U.S. Department of Labor released statistics Thursday showing 705,878 Illinoisans received unemployment insurance for the week ending June 20. Read more
Perspectives on Progress: Davis says filing legislation is a tool to force difficult conversations Perspectives on Progress: Davis says filing legislation is a tool to force difficult conversations Wednesday, June 24, 2020 For veteran state Rep. Will Davis, D-Hazel Crest, filing legislation is often a way to start a conversation about racial justice in the Illinois General Assembly. Read more
UPDATED: New guidelines released for return to in-person education UPDATED: New guidelines released for return to in-person education Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Illinois released new guidelines for schools, colleges and universities to return to in-person learning in the fall, but leaders warned those plans could change if health metrics related to the... Read more
State releases Phase 4 guidance as hospitalization numbers continue to decline State releases Phase 4 guidance as hospitalization numbers continue to decline Monday, June 22, 2020 Restaurants across the state are set to open for indoor dining Friday among other additions to allowable activities under the state’s Restore Illinois plan. The state released new guidance... Read more