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CAPITOL RECAP: Comptroller braces Illinoisans for rough fiscal year ahead

UPDATED 7/8: Capitol Recap is a weekly roundup of Capitol News Illinois’ coverage of state government.
Elections Board wants to continue challenge of third-party ballot access

Illinois’ chief election authority told a federal court Monday it wants to continue its appeal of looser election rules for third-party candidates.
COVID-19 deaths dip to lowest daily number since March

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Illinois declined significantly over the holiday weekend and into Monday, touching their lows since the state began reporting the figures daily in April.
Rep. Arthur Turner, deputy majority leader in the House, announces retirement

State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, announced his retirement from the Illinois House effective Friday, July 3.

Downstate judge rules Pritzker’s COVID-19-related orders are void

All of Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive orders since April 8 pertaining to the novel coronavirus pandemic are void because he exceeded his authority when he used his emergency powers for more than...
COVID-19 hospital bed usage is highest since June 19

COVID-19 hospitalizations rose above 1,651 for the first time in seven days at the end of Wednesday, increasing by 140 from the day before and by 187 from its June 27 low.
Judge denies GOP request to allow large political gatherings

A federal judge on Thursday denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have allowed Illinois Republican Party groups to host large fundraising events.
Unemployment claims dip slightly as state reopens

The number of Illinois workers receiving state unemployment benefits fell by more than 29,000 during the last week of June as many businesses resumed operations after 14 weeks under a stay-at-home...
Feel free to ace this week's Capitol News Illinois Quiz!

Capitol News Illinois Bureau Chief Jerry Nowicki thinks this week's quiz can't be conquered. Can you prove him wrong and score a perfect 10 this holiday weekend?
State reports another 828 COVID-19 cases among 33K tested

The state announced another 828 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday among 33,090 tests completed for a one-day positivity rate of 2.5 percent.

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Capitol Cast - Perspectives on Progress

Capitol News Illinois · Perspectives on Progress: Rep. Thaddeus Jones

Capitol News Illinois launched its new "Perspectives on Progress" podcast series Monday, June 8 in an effort to broadcast conversations about race in America and Illinois. To begin the series, the Statehouse news bureau reached out to the 31 members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus to hear their perspectives and share their experiences with racism and their thoughts on what actions, legislatively or otherwise, are needed to move forward. Today's guest is Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City.

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