Census outreach ‘incredibly stymied’ by COVID-19 pandemic Census outreach ‘incredibly stymied’ by COVID-19 pandemic Friday, May 15, 2020 Like everyone else, Illinois’ census outreach coordinators have had to adapt to a new reality during the COVID-19 pandemic.
State saw nearly 73,000 new unemployment claims in final week before gig worker portal went live State saw nearly 73,000 new unemployment claims in final week before gig worker portal went live Thursday, May 14, 2020 The U.S. saw nearly 3 million more unemployment claims the week ending May 9, including another 72,993 in Illinois, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Pritzker warns of ‘consequences’ for businesses, counties opening early Pritzker warns of ‘consequences’ for businesses, counties opening early Wednesday, May 13, 2020 The state saw its largest daily increase in COVID-19-related deaths with 192 Wednesday as Gov. JB Pritzker warned business owners and local governments of consequences they will face if they defy... Read more
Another 74,000 file first-time unemployment claims in Illinois Another 74,000 file first-time unemployment claims in Illinois Thursday, May 7, 2020 Another 3.2 million Americans filed for unemployment during the week ending May 2, including more than 74,476 Illinoisans. Read more
Amid apparent virus plateau, Pritzker says stay the course Amid apparent virus plateau, Pritzker says stay the course Wednesday, May 6, 2020 As statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations remain stable, state leaders say not much has changed to warrant an altered response to the pandemic.“The virus hasn't gone away. It is still out... Read more
Pritzker reports modest hospitalization progress Pritzker reports modest hospitalization progress Monday, May 4, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker said the state is making modest progress in terms of COVID-19 hospitalizations and that his stay-at-home order will continue to be enforced at a local, not statewide, level. Read more
Increased testing continues to push COVID-19 count higher Increased testing continues to push COVID-19 count higher Saturday, May 2, 2020 Illinois’ COVID-19 confirmed case count grew by nearly 2,500 again Saturday as a sustained increase in testing continues to drive the number upward. Read more
Another 81,000 Illinoisans file unemployment claims Another 81,000 Illinoisans file unemployment claims Thursday, April 30, 2020 Unemployment in Illinois and nationally continues to balloon amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read more