Cleared data backlog leads to spike in Friday’s COVID-19 tests, cases Cleared data backlog leads to spike in Friday’s COVID-19 tests, cases Friday, September 4, 2020 New confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the number of tests results reported skyrocketed Friday, reflecting the clearing of a data backlog in the state’s public reporting of case counts.
Officials urge residents to fill out census as deadline approaches Officials urge residents to fill out census as deadline approaches Thursday, September 3, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker spoke in Berwyn on Thursday to promote the U.S. census as the Sept. 30 deadline for states to get their residents counted approaches.
Illinois among last states to apply, be approved for added $300 unemployment benefit Illinois among last states to apply, be approved for added $300 unemployment benefit Thursday, September 3, 2020 Illinois is one of the last states to apply and be approved for a federal program providing an additional $300 in unemployment assistance per week to qualifying residents. Read more
Illinois surpasses 240k COVID-19 cases Illinois surpasses 240k COVID-19 cases Thursday, September 3, 2020 Illinois surpassed another grim milestone Thursday as the total number of COVID-19 cases passed the 240,000 mark. Read more
Pritzker warns of virus spread during holiday weekend Pritzker warns of virus spread during holiday weekend Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker and other public health officials warned Wednesday of the danger of spreading COVID-19 during social gatherings as families and friends make plans for the upcoming Labor Day... Read more
American Lung Association announces anti-vaping push American Lung Association announces anti-vaping push Wednesday, September 2, 2020 The American Lung Association on Wednesday announced a “comprehensive” plan to tackle electronic tobacco use by the nation’s high schoolers. Read more
After Republican petition, special committee will investigate Madigan’s ComEd ties After Republican petition, special committee will investigate Madigan’s ComEd ties Wednesday, September 2, 2020 A special House committee will look into House Speaker Michael Madigan’s ties to Commonwealth Edison and determine whether discipline is needed after House Republican leadership filed a... Read more
Legislative Black Caucus unveils anti-racism agenda Legislative Black Caucus unveils anti-racism agenda Tuesday, September 1, 2020 The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released its agenda of “sweeping reforms” meant to address systemic racism in the state at a news conference Tuesday. Read more