Pritzker rescinds mask mandate for those fully vaccinated in accordance with federal guidance Pritzker rescinds mask mandate for those fully vaccinated in accordance with federal guidance Monday, May 17, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker issued a new executive order Monday that allows fully vaccinated residents to not wear masks inside and outdoors.
Pritzker signs rental assistance bill, says he will ‘phase out’ eviction moratorium by August Pritzker signs rental assistance bill, says he will ‘phase out’ eviction moratorium by August Monday, May 17, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Monday the state will plan to “phase out” its moratorium on pandemic-related evictions by August and launched a new program to provide assistance to renters and homeowners financially impacted by COVID-19.
State takes action against academy that serves children with disabilities State takes action against academy that serves children with disabilities Friday, May 14, 2021 Officials from multiple state agencies said Friday that they are cutting ties with a residential school that serves children in state care with mental and developmental disabilities after an... Read more
Former LaSalle home administrators misled Pritzker administration, officials claim Former LaSalle home administrators misled Pritzker administration, officials claim Friday, May 14, 2021 Top officials from Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration claimed Thursday that they were misled by leadership at the state Department of Veterans’ Affairs regarding a deadly COVID-19... Read more
State’s revenue picture improves as economy recovers State’s revenue picture improves as economy recovers Thursday, May 13, 2021 Illinois budget officials said Thursday that revenues are flowing into state coffers at a faster pace than previously estimated, meaning lawmakers will have more money to work with as they try to... Read more
House advances firearm restraining order expansion House advances firearm restraining order expansion Thursday, May 13, 2021 The Illinois House on Wednesday passed a bill that would expand the scope of the Firearms Restraining Order Act and spread awareness of the law in law enforcement and the general public. Read more
Lawmakers consider lowering trailer license fee Lawmakers consider lowering trailer license fee Thursday, May 13, 2021 In 2019, the fee for licensing a small trailer in Illinois jumped from $18 to $118. Lawmakers are now looking for a solution to lower that fee without causing major drops in infrastructure funding. Read more
COVID-19 Update: ‘Bridge’ phase to begin Friday as state seeks to incentivize vaccination COVID-19 Update: ‘Bridge’ phase to begin Friday as state seeks to incentivize vaccination Thursday, May 13, 2021 The state is opening vaccinations to Illinoisans age 12-15, and a major theme park operator is offering 50,000 free admission tickets in an effort to encourage vaccination in that age group. Read more