Pritzker warns of ‘consequences’ for businesses, counties opening early Pritzker warns of ‘consequences’ for businesses, counties opening early Wednesday, May 13, 2020 The state saw its largest daily increase in COVID-19-related deaths with 192 Wednesday as Gov. JB Pritzker warned business owners and local governments of consequences they will face if they defy his stay-at-home order.
Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22 Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22 Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Illinois lawmakers will return to Springfield next week for the first time in more than two months to take up a state budget and other critical matters while following strict social distancing and public safety guidelines.
Pritzker says session needed, would consider withholding funds from counties reopening early Pritzker says session needed, would consider withholding funds from counties reopening early Tuesday, May 12, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the highest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, along with the highest number of tests. Read more
State fast-tracking $25 million for local government construction projects State fast-tracking $25 million for local government construction projects Tuesday, May 12, 2020 The Illinois department tasked with the state’s economic development launched a program Tuesday providing grant funding to local governments for capital projects. Its aim is to return... Read more
Three businesses sue Pritzker, challenge his power to shutter services Three businesses sue Pritzker, challenge his power to shutter services Monday, May 11, 2020 The attorney representing two Republican lawmakers in separate cases challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s emergency powers has three new clients: a hair salon owner and a restaurateur with two... Read more
Pritzker: Most regions on track to enter Phase 3 in late May Pritzker: Most regions on track to enter Phase 3 in late May Monday, May 11, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday that three of the state’s four regions are on pace to enter the next phase of reopening the state’s economy by the end of May, but he pushed back against... Read more
Senior staffer in governor’s office tests positive for COVID-19 Senior staffer in governor’s office tests positive for COVID-19 Monday, May 11, 2020 All senior staff in Gov. JB Pritzker’s office are working from home after a senior staff member tested positive for COVID-19, the governor’s office announced Monday. Read more
Illinois oil production slumps during pandemic Illinois oil production slumps during pandemic Friday, May 8, 2020 Oil production in Illinois has been on the decline for many years, but a steep drop in demand brought on by the economic slowdown spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a big bite out of the... Read more