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.
Illinois reports 2,352 new COVID-19 cases, 75 additional deaths in past day Illinois reports 2,352 new COVID-19 cases, 75 additional deaths in past day Saturday, May 23, 2020 Testing for COVID-19 in Illinois continues to occur at an accelerated rate, and thus the number of new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease also remain steady.
Bailey refuses to wear mask during session, removed from arena Bailey refuses to wear mask during session, removed from arena Wednesday, May 20, 2020 The Illinois House voted Wednesday afternoon to remove Republican state Rep. Darren Bailey, of Xenia, from session at the Bank of Springfield Center after he refused to comply with a... Read more
COMMENTARY: How will we heal Illinois' agri-food system? COMMENTARY: How will we heal Illinois' agri-food system? Monday, May 4, 2020 From the Illinois Agri-Food Alliance: COVID-19 is rapidly exposing our food system’s susceptibilities and disconnects. Could this pandemic catalyze a rethinking and transformation of the... Read more
FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: COVID-19 delivering latest twist in fight over controversial shipping hub FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: COVID-19 delivering latest twist in fight over controversial shipping hub Wednesday, April 22, 2020 A project recently approved by the city of Joliet is raising issues not only of economics but also of open democracy for governments making decisions as they adhere to social distancing and... Read more
FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Home health care workers also on the COVID-19 front line FROM BETTER GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION: Home health care workers also on the COVID-19 front line Friday, April 10, 2020 As many as 22 home care clients who are part of an Illinois program have tested positive for COVID-19, including five who died, state says. Some home health aides also have tested positive. Read more
FROM THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS: When will the impact of coronavirus hit state budgets like Illinois’? FROM THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS: When will the impact of coronavirus hit state budgets like Illinois’? Thursday, April 2, 2020 State officials nationwide fear that a substantial decline in tax collections as a result of the coronavirus pandemic will throw their budgets into turmoil. But they will have to wait for the... Read more
COMMENTARY: Illinois legislators should continue to make us proud by ending partisan gerrymandering COMMENTARY: Illinois legislators should continue to make us proud by ending partisan gerrymandering Thursday, April 2, 2020 Illinois has demonstrated that we are not afraid to lead when it comes to disaster response. We should not be afraid to lead when it comes to ending partisan gerrymandering. Read more