CapitolCast: Week in Review March 5, 2021 CapitolCast: Week in Review March 5, 2021 Friday, March 5, 2021 The CNI news team discusses the election of a new Democratic Party state chairwoman, the state's staggering pension debt, pushes to reopen more activity in the state and other news of the week.
State tops 3 million vaccines administered; Pritzker announces awareness campaign State tops 3 million vaccines administered; Pritzker announces awareness campaign Friday, March 5, 2021 More than 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered statewide as of Friday, and Gov. JB Pritzker announced a new $10 million public awareness campaign aimed at encouraging residents to get vaccinated.
Lawmakers discuss $1 monthly copayments for child care services Lawmakers discuss $1 monthly copayments for child care services Friday, March 5, 2021 After an executive order from Gov. JB Pritzker that set monthly copayments for child care services to $1 for all families expired last month, a House Committee on Friday agreed to continue working... Read more
Extended federal benefits end for some jobless residents Extended federal benefits end for some jobless residents Thursday, March 4, 2021 Benefits for some unemployed state residents provided under an aid program targeting mostly self-employed and gig workers will be capped at 50 weeks instead of 57, the state announced Wednesday. Read more
Comptroller hopeful outdoor events on track for summer, indoor events for fall Comptroller hopeful outdoor events on track for summer, indoor events for fall Thursday, March 4, 2021 In a Senate Tourism and Hospitality Committee hearing Thursday, State Comptroller Susana Mendoza said she is hopeful outdoor events can return as early as this summer with large indoor events... Read more
Report: Illinois’ pension debt tops $300 billion Report: Illinois’ pension debt tops $300 billion Thursday, March 4, 2021 A new report by the credit rating agency Moody’s says Illinois will set a new record this year when it reports a total net pension liability of more than $300 billion, the highest of any... Read more
Bill explores creation of legal services for immigrants facing deportation in Illinois Bill explores creation of legal services for immigrants facing deportation in Illinois Thursday, March 4, 2021 A House committee on Wednesday advanced legislation that would create a task force to look into the feasibility of providing legal representation to individuals subject to deportation proceedings... Read more
State drops most child support interest charges State drops most child support interest charges Thursday, March 4, 2021 The state is no longer charging interest on late child support payments that are made through the Department of Healthcare and Family Services unless it’s ordered by a court, and all of the... Read more