Pritzker asks residents to be ‘All In’ in helping state’s coronavirus fight Pritzker asks residents to be ‘All In’ in helping state’s coronavirus fight Thursday, April 2, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced a public service initiative to mobilize the state’s “strongest weapon” against the spread of novel coronavirus — Illinoisans.
COVID-19 IMPACTS: Employment Security department utilizes new alphabetized benefit schedule COVID-19 IMPACTS: Employment Security department utilizes new alphabetized benefit schedule Tuesday, March 31, 2020 The Illinois department tasked with overseeing unemployment benefits is employing an alphabetized schedule to handle “an unprecedented volume” of claims.
Illinois reports surge in new COVID-19 cases, deaths Illinois reports surge in new COVID-19 cases, deaths Sunday, March 29, 2020 Illinois officials on Sunday announced the largest one-day jump in confirmed novel coronavirus cases and deaths in the state yet. But public and private labs’ per-day testing ability is also... Read more
County fairs hurt financially by COVID-19 shutdowns County fairs hurt financially by COVID-19 shutdowns Friday, March 27, 2020 The social distancing guidelines that led Illinois county fairs to cancel off-season events on their grounds through the end of April is one part of a financial impact double-whammy, a trade... Read more
Pritzker delays Illinois’ tax deadline to July 15 Pritzker delays Illinois’ tax deadline to July 15 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker announced a number of financial initiatives Wednesday to assist owners of bars, restaurants, hotels and other small businesses during the economic slowdown caused by the novel... Read more
Community health centers ask state for emergency funding Community health centers ask state for emergency funding Monday, March 23, 2020 The novel coronavirus could “create long-lasting, devastating damage” to Illinois health care facilities that serve vulnerable communities. Read more
COVID-19 IMPACTS: State Hospital Association: Donate masks, gloves COVID-19 IMPACTS: State Hospital Association: Donate masks, gloves Thursday, March 19, 2020 The leader of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association asked other industries to donate masks, gloves, gowns and other personal protective equipment to the more than 200 hospitals across the... Read more
State records 128 new coronavirus cases in one day State records 128 new coronavirus cases in one day Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Illinois almost doubled overnight, from 160 cases to 288, the state’s Department of Public Health announced Wednesday. Read more