Illinois GOP touts victories in 2020 elections Illinois GOP touts victories in 2020 elections Friday, November 6, 2020 As the dust settled after Tuesday’s general election in Illinois, Republicans in the state patted themselves on the back after making gains, while high-ranking Democrats pushed back against embattled state party leader Michael Madigan.
Pritzker warns of additional restrictions as new COVID-19 cases soar Pritzker warns of additional restrictions as new COVID-19 cases soar Thursday, November 5, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker warned Thursday that additional social and economic restrictions may need to be imposed statewide in the near future if the surge in new COVID-19 cases continues on its current path.
Legislative probe into Madigan postponed Legislative probe into Madigan postponed Wednesday, November 4, 2020 The chairman of a special committee investigating Democratic State House Speaker Michael Madigan’s role in a bribery scheme involving utility giant Commonwealth Edison has postponed the... Read more
Pritzker pressures local officials to enforce mitigation orders Pritzker pressures local officials to enforce mitigation orders Tuesday, November 3, 2020 As state leaders continue to face pushback from the restaurant industry and even some county and municipal governments regarding COVID-19 mitigation measures, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday put... Read more
Restaurants push back as 10th region placed under mitigations Restaurants push back as 10th region placed under mitigations Friday, October 30, 2020 Illinois restaurant owners are asking Gov. JB Pritzker to rethink the state’s efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 as yet another medical region was placed under enhanced mitigation... Read more
Election officials urge voters to turn in mail ballots now Election officials urge voters to turn in mail ballots now Thursday, October 29, 2020 Heading into the final weekend before Election Day, Illinois voters continue to set records for advance voting, and election officials are urging anyone who has not yet turned in their mail ballot... Read more
GOP pushes back on Pritzker’s mitigation efforts GOP pushes back on Pritzker’s mitigation efforts Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Republicans in the Illinois House and Senate pushed back Wednesday against Gov. JB Pritzker’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, arguing that lawmakers should be involved in... Read more
Winter sports restrictions announced Winter sports restrictions announced Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced new guidelines for youth and adult winter sports on Tuesday that temporarily put a halt to competitive basketball, hockey... Read more