Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22 Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22 Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Illinois lawmakers will return to Springfield next week for the first time in more than two months to take up a state budget and other critical matters while following strict social distancing and public safety guidelines.
Pritzker says session needed, would consider withholding funds from counties reopening early Pritzker says session needed, would consider withholding funds from counties reopening early Tuesday, May 12, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the highest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, along with the highest number of tests.
Pritzker: Most regions on track to enter Phase 3 in late May Pritzker: Most regions on track to enter Phase 3 in late May Monday, May 11, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday that three of the state’s four regions are on pace to enter the next phase of reopening the state’s economy by the end of May, but he pushed back against... Read more
Senior staffer in governor’s office tests positive for COVID-19 Senior staffer in governor’s office tests positive for COVID-19 Monday, May 11, 2020 All senior staff in Gov. JB Pritzker’s office are working from home after a senior staff member tested positive for COVID-19, the governor’s office announced Monday. Read more
Illinois oil production slumps during pandemic Illinois oil production slumps during pandemic Friday, May 8, 2020 Oil production in Illinois has been on the decline for many years, but a steep drop in demand brought on by the economic slowdown spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a big bite out of the... Read more
Pritzker announces regional, phased-in plan for reopening economy Pritzker announces regional, phased-in plan for reopening economy Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled a plan Tuesday for the gradual reopening of the state’s economy on a region-by-region basis, but he suggested it could take several months or even a year before the... Read more
Lawmakers could return briefly in May to address budget, other critical issues Lawmakers could return briefly in May to address budget, other critical issues Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said the General Assembly might begin meeting before the end of May to address a handful of critical issues, including the state budget. Read more
Northwest Illinois church appeals ruling upholding stay-at-home order Northwest Illinois church appeals ruling upholding stay-at-home order Monday, May 4, 2020 A federal judge in Illinois ruled Sunday that Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order is constitutional, even though it interferes with people’s right to gather in large numbers for... Read more