Suburban Cook County exits mitigation tier Suburban Cook County exits mitigation tier Tuesday, February 2, 2021 On Tuesday, suburban Cook County moved into more relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, leaving only three of the state’s 11 COVID-19 mitigation regions still under Tier 1 and Tier 2 restrictions.
Speaker Welch steps back from partner position at law firm Speaker Welch steps back from partner position at law firm Monday, February 1, 2021 Welch, D-Hillside, said Saturday he has stepped away from his role as partner at Ancel Glink, a law firm that primarily represents Illinois local governments in a variety of practice areas. His wife ShawnTe Raines remains at the firm as a partner.
GOP members hope to block new teacher standards GOP members hope to block new teacher standards Monday, February 1, 2021 Supporters of the proposed “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards” say they’re merely an attempt to make sure that all educators are trained in ways to reach... Read more
COVID-19 picture continues to improve amid widespread reopening COVID-19 picture continues to improve amid widespread reopening Monday, February 1, 2021 Read more
Lame Duck Look Back: How criminal justice bill would overhaul officer certification Lame Duck Look Back: How criminal justice bill would overhaul officer certification Monday, February 1, 2021 A criminal justice package that passed both chambers of the General Assembly last month contains provisions that would grant the state increased power over police discipline and standards of... Read more
Welch seeks to set a new tone in Illinois House Welch seeks to set a new tone in Illinois House Friday, January 29, 2021 The election of Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives marked the beginning of a new era in state politics. Not only is he the first Black... Read more
Vaccinations up again as positivity rate continues to decline Vaccinations up again as positivity rate continues to decline Friday, January 29, 2021 The state on Friday reported 58,357 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered over the previous 24 hours, setting a one-day high mark for the third straight day. Read more
Lame Duck Look Back: Bill aims to reshape health care delivery Lame Duck Look Back: Bill aims to reshape health care delivery Thursday, January 28, 2021 During the early hours of the morning on one of the last days of the lame duck session, Illinois lawmakers passed a sweeping piece of legislation that seeks to revamp the way hospital services and... Read more