Despite budget approval, much is in limbo after session Despite budget approval, much is in limbo after session Sunday, May 24, 2020 Lawmakers approved a state operating budget shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, but despite the passage of the document, nothing about the next fiscal year is black and white.
Illinois reports 2,508 new COVID-19 cases, but positivity rate stays below 10 percent Illinois reports 2,508 new COVID-19 cases, but positivity rate stays below 10 percent Sunday, May 24, 2020 With the state now just five days away from the potential Phase 3 of reopening under Gov. JB Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, the percentage of COVID-19 test results that are positive is important.
Lawmakers pass budget package to close out special session Lawmakers pass budget package to close out special session Sunday, May 24, 2020 The Senate on early Sunday morning passed a budget package authorizing $42.8 billion in general revenue spending next year, although much of that remains tentative depending on the progression of... Read more
Restore Illinois commission bill passes after removal of remote session, FOIA delay language Restore Illinois commission bill passes after removal of remote session, FOIA delay language Saturday, May 23, 2020 A broad-ranging bill creating a limited oversight panel of the governor’s Restore Illinois plan among other measures passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on Saturday night... Read more
Both chambers pass cocktails-to-go measure Both chambers pass cocktails-to-go measure Saturday, May 23, 2020 A measure allowing bars and restaurants to serve cocktails to go passed the Illinois Senate unanimously Saturday. Read more
One telehealth expansion bill approved, another stalls in Senate One telehealth expansion bill approved, another stalls in Senate Saturday, May 23, 2020 A pair of health care bills expanding telehealth resources during the COVID-19 pandemic passed the Illinois House of Representatives on Saturday – with one passing the Senate and the other... Read more
House, Senate votes improve odds for Chicago casino House, Senate votes improve odds for Chicago casino Saturday, May 23, 2020 The General Assembly on Saturday approved adjustments to the tax framework of an expected Chicago casino because its success benefits the whole state, lawmakers from both parties said. Read more
Penalty enhancements for assaults on retail workers will head to governor Penalty enhancements for assaults on retail workers will head to governor Saturday, May 23, 2020 Measures addressing aggravated battery of retail workers, disability leave for public employees and unionization of employees in the horse racing industry found their way into a COVID-19-response... Read more