Lawsuit seeks $450 million payment to ratepayers from ComEd, Madigan Lawsuit seeks $450 million payment to ratepayers from ComEd, Madigan Monday, August 10, 2020 A group of Commonwealth Edison ratepayers asked a federal judge Monday to force the utility company, House Speaker Michael Madigan and others to pay “at least” $450 million to be split among all those affected by an alleged extortion scandal.
Pritzker announces launch of housing assistance programs Pritzker announces launch of housing assistance programs Monday, August 10, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday announced a pair of housing assistance programs aimed at helping lower-income households meet their rent and mortgage payments during the pandemic.
Chicago Mayor: ‘We do not need federal troops in Chicago.’ Chicago Mayor: ‘We do not need federal troops in Chicago.’ Monday, August 10, 2020 Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday she remained opposed to calling the Illinois National Guard into her city after a night of looting and unrest that led to more than 100 arrests. Read more
COVID-19 Update: Rolling positivity rate over 4% for 5th straight day COVID-19 Update: Rolling positivity rate over 4% for 5th straight day Monday, August 10, 2020 The state announced 1,319 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 Monday and one additional virus-related death. Read more
Appeals court allows lawsuit challenging bond issues to move forward Appeals court allows lawsuit challenging bond issues to move forward Monday, August 10, 2020 A lawsuit seeking to force the state to default on billions of dollars in outstanding bonds should move forward, a state appellate court said last week. Read more
Aid for struggling small businesses to start flowing Aid for struggling small businesses to start flowing Friday, August 7, 2020 Financial aid is about to start flowing for Illinois businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Virus positivity rate up again; 13 counties in warning territory Virus positivity rate up again; 13 counties in warning territory Friday, August 7, 2020 The rolling seven-day positivity rate for COVID-19 tests in Illinois continues to tick upward, hitting 4.1 percent Friday – its highest mark since June 11. Read more
Emergency rules create fines for establishments flouting mask, capacity guidelines Emergency rules create fines for establishments flouting mask, capacity guidelines Friday, August 7, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker announced his administration would be filing a new emergency rule Friday allowing for fines levied on establishments that flout masking and capacity guidelines. Read more