Lawmakers probe barriers to Black business development Lawmakers probe barriers to Black business development Thursday, October 8, 2020 Black-owned businesses in Illinois face significant barriers to growth and opportunities that would enable them to compete with their white-owned counterparts, a problem that many Black leaders say is directly tied to Black unemployment rates and the deterioration of Black neighborhoods.
UPDATED: Durkin calls on Democrats to demand Madigan answer questions or resign UPDATED: Durkin calls on Democrats to demand Madigan answer questions or resign Thursday, October 8, 2020 The top Republican in the Illinois House on Thursday called for Democrats, including Gov. JB Pritzker, to either demand that Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan answer questions before a Special Investigating Committee or resign immediately.
Black lawmakers seek to revamp social studies education in Illinois Black lawmakers seek to revamp social studies education in Illinois Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Leaders of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus began pushing Wednesday for a complete overhaul of the state’s social studies curriculum to ensure that contributions of Black Americans and... Read more
Dem chairman delays further hearings in Madigan probe until after election Dem chairman delays further hearings in Madigan probe until after election Tuesday, October 6, 2020 The chairman of the Special Investigating Committee probing Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s alleged role in a bribery scheme said Tuesday that he will delay any further meetings of... Read more
IDPH urges flu shots as COVID-19 continues to spread IDPH urges flu shots as COVID-19 continues to spread Tuesday, October 6, 2020 State officials on Tuesday urged Illinoisans to get their seasonal flu vaccinations as a way to conserve medical resources for COVID-19 patients. Read more
State gambling revenues plummet during pandemic State gambling revenues plummet during pandemic Monday, October 5, 2020 Revenues flowing into state coffers from legalized gambling operations plummeted during the fiscal year that ended June 30 as casinos, racetracks and other video gambling venues were forced to... Read more
Madigan declines to testify to investigating committee Madigan declines to testify to investigating committee Friday, September 25, 2020 House Speaker Michael Madigan said Friday that he will not testify before the House Special Investigating Committee that is probing his role in a bribery scheme involving utility giant... Read more
Pritzker announces $140 million in grants to health centers Pritzker announces $140 million in grants to health centers Friday, September 25, 2020 Federally Qualified Health Centers in Illinois and other health facilities that have been on the front lines in the state’s battle against COVID-19 are in line to receive $140 million in... Read more