FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Get ready, Illinois: Pritzker’s tax plan looks to become the biggest ballot measure in state history FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Get ready, Illinois: Pritzker’s tax plan looks to become the biggest ballot measure in state history Thursday, March 19, 2020 The presidential election will be the marquee race on the ballot this November, but in Illinois the most expensive and noisy campaign likely will center on the battle to overhaul the state income tax and require the rich to pay more every year.
General Assembly can’t hold remote meetings General Assembly can’t hold remote meetings Thursday, March 19, 2020 Although many Illinoisans are being urged to work remotely from home during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, that does not appear to be an option for state lawmakers.
Next week’s state legislative session canceled, return date remains uncertain Next week’s state legislative session canceled, return date remains uncertain Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Next week’s legislative session is canceled, and, like nearly all routines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is unclear when its schedule will return to normalcy. Read more
UPDATED: Gun dealers report increased store traffic, ‘panic buying’ UPDATED: Gun dealers report increased store traffic, ‘panic buying’ Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Toilet paper and hand sanitizer are in short supply at Illinois supermarkets. At gun shops, firearms and ammunition are flying off the shelves, too. Read more
State records 128 new coronavirus cases in one day State records 128 new coronavirus cases in one day Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Illinois almost doubled overnight, from 160 cases to 288, the state’s Department of Public Health announced Wednesday. Read more
Illinoisans vote in primary election amid coronavirus pandemic Illinoisans vote in primary election amid coronavirus pandemic Tuesday, March 17, 2020 The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, in Illinois has shut down schools, businesses, restaurants, bars, universities, sporting events, state parks, libraries, museums, historic... Read more
Illinois records first COVID-19 death Illinois records first COVID-19 death Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Illinois recorded its first death from the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, on Tuesday as the number of confirmed cases in the state rose to at least 160, spread across 15 counties. Read more
State, federal governments seek ways to lessen COVID-19 economic impact State, federal governments seek ways to lessen COVID-19 economic impact Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Amid widespread closures and event cancellations in response to the novel coronavirus disease pandemic, businesses and governments of all sizes and levels are feeling the financial stress and... Read more