Perspectives on Progress: Evans says police conversation should be about ‘bad individuals’ Perspectives on Progress: Evans says police conversation should be about ‘bad individuals’ Thursday, June 11, 2020 Rep. Marcus Evans would like to see the conversation around policing in the U.S. and Illinois focus on “bad individuals” using police powers wrongly, rather than a condemnation of policing in general.
Lawsuit: Reproductive Health Act’s insurance mandate violates religious freedoms Lawsuit: Reproductive Health Act’s insurance mandate violates religious freedoms Thursday, June 11, 2020 Insurance provisions of Illinois’ reproductive health care law violates residents’ religious freedoms, a coalition of Baptist churches and two state businesses allege in a circuit court lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Pritzker: Illinois ‘shouldn’t have a second spike’ of COVID-19 if safety rules are followed Pritzker: Illinois ‘shouldn’t have a second spike’ of COVID-19 if safety rules are followed Wednesday, June 10, 2020 SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that the state is on pace to enter the next phase of reopening from a COVID-19-related shutdown later this month, and he doesn’t expect a... Read more
Governor signs budget, touts spending of federal funds on child care grants Governor signs budget, touts spending of federal funds on child care grants Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a state budget for fiscal year 2021 Wednesday, but there is no more clarity when it comes to state finances after his signature than there was when lawmakers passed the... Read more
Perspectives on Progress: Tarver urges ‘candid,’ ‘honest’ conversations Perspectives on Progress: Tarver urges ‘candid,’ ‘honest’ conversations Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Daily demonstrations held across Illinois and the U.S. calling for an end to systemic racism are bittersweet, according to state Rep. Curtis Tarver. Read more
Pritzker celebrates reopening of youth center in Decatur Pritzker celebrates reopening of youth center in Decatur Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker highlighted the importance of child care and early childhood education on Tuesday as he traveled to Decatur to celebrate the reopening of the local Boys and Girls Club there that... Read more
Perspectives on Progress: Welch calls for broad, systemic reforms in wake of protests Perspectives on Progress: Welch calls for broad, systemic reforms in wake of protests Tuesday, June 9, 2020 In the wake of nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, Chicago-area Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is calling for a statewide response to hold police accountable for excessive... Read more
Pritzker calls on insurers to expedite claims for looted, damaged businesses Pritzker calls on insurers to expedite claims for looted, damaged businesses Monday, June 8, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Insurance are calling on insurers to expedite claims and payments to businesses hit by looters in recent days. Read more