Illinois COVID-19 death toll hits 16,000 Illinois COVID-19 death toll hits 16,000 Monday, December 28, 2020 While the number of new COVID-19 cases and people hospitalized in Illinois continue to decline, the state’s coronavirus death toll has surpassed 16,000.
Illinois solicits device donations for Computer Equity Network Illinois solicits device donations for Computer Equity Network Wednesday, December 16, 2020 The state is soliciting computers and related equipment from individuals and companies as part of a new program announced Wednesday that will distribute refurbished devices to low-income households.
Illinois aims to boost flagging tech economy with public-private research network Illinois aims to boost flagging tech economy with public-private research network Tuesday, December 15, 2020 University of Illinois faculty say an ongoing statewide investment in a public-private research network is key to boosting the state’s economy. Read more
Illinois, D.C., other states file anti-trust lawsuit against Facebook Illinois, D.C., other states file anti-trust lawsuit against Facebook Thursday, December 10, 2020 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against Facebook Inc. on Wednesday as part of a coalition of 48 state attorneys general and top lawyers from U.S. territories. Read more
State Police significantly reduce DNA backlog, ask legislators for more reforms State Police significantly reduce DNA backlog, ask legislators for more reforms Friday, December 4, 2020 Representatives of the Illinois State Police say the backlog of forensic evidence in Illinois has been reduced significantly, but the support of lawmakers is needed to further address delays and... Read more
State initiative launched to help Illinoisans expunge marijuana arrests, convictions State initiative launched to help Illinoisans expunge marijuana arrests, convictions Thursday, November 19, 2020 A new state-funded initiative called New Leaf Illinois aims to connect Illinoisans who want to remove marijuana arrests or convictions from their records with 20 nonprofit organizations that... Read more
Illinois pushes for digital equity with new broadband investments Illinois pushes for digital equity with new broadband investments Wednesday, November 18, 2020 The governor’s office and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity are awarding $500,000 through existing and new state programs as part of a “Digital Equity... Read more
Sangamon Co. judge dismisses restraining order sought by cannabis license winners Sangamon Co. judge dismisses restraining order sought by cannabis license winners Friday, November 13, 2020 A Sangamon County court on Thursday denied a restraining order requested by cannabis dispensary license finalists in an attempt to stop the state from rescoring the applications of losing... Read more