Perspectives on Progress: Greenwood calls for reinvesting in black communities Perspectives on Progress: Greenwood calls for reinvesting in black communities Wednesday, June 17, 2020 State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, of East St. Louis, shares here thoughts on sturcutural racism and what actions are needed to move forward for Capitol News Illinois' "Perspectives on Progress" series.
New rules for firearms dealers finally approved New rules for firearms dealers finally approved Tuesday, June 16, 2020 New permanent regulations that govern licensed firearms dealers in Illinois have finally been approved 18 months after Gov. JB Pritzker signed the bill into law.
State announces expansion of emergency assistance programs State announces expansion of emergency assistance programs Monday, June 15, 2020 As Illinois prepares to enter the next phase of Gov. JB Pritzker’s reopening plan, his administration is launching a number of initiatives to help individuals and families who have been... Read more
Perspectives on Progress: West says listen to the ‘unheard’ Perspectives on Progress: West says listen to the ‘unheard’ Friday, June 12, 2020 In the wake of the protests and violence that have beset many communities in Illinois, state Rep. Maurice West says he thinks it’s time for everyone to listen to the voices of people who... Read more
Pritzker: Illinois ‘shouldn’t have a second spike’ of COVID-19 if safety rules are followed Pritzker: Illinois ‘shouldn’t have a second spike’ of COVID-19 if safety rules are followed Wednesday, June 10, 2020 SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state is on pace to enter the next phase of reopening from a COVID-19-related shutdown later this month, and he doesn’t expect a... Read more
Pritzker celebrates reopening of youth center in Decatur Pritzker celebrates reopening of youth center in Decatur Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted the importance of child care and early childhood education on Tuesday as he traveled to Decatur to celebrate the reopening of the local Boys and Girls Club there that... Read more
Perspectives on Progress: Welch calls for broad, systemic reforms in wake of protests Perspectives on Progress: Welch calls for broad, systemic reforms in wake of protests Tuesday, June 9, 2020 In the wake of nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, Chicago-area Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is calling for a statewide response to hold police accountable for excessive... Read more
Illinois surpasses 1 million COVID-19 tests Illinois surpasses 1 million COVID-19 tests Friday, June 5, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that more than a million people in Illinois have now been tested for COVID-19, or nearly 8 percent of the state’s population. Read more