Path to 100 backers call for bill’s passage, diversity in renewable energy Path to 100 backers call for bill’s passage, diversity in renewable energy Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Lawmakers and renewable energy stakeholders are calling for legislative action on measures meant to bring funding to and diversify the clean energy industry in the state.
Caution during holidays urged as Illinois continues to see COVID-19 spikes Caution during holidays urged as Illinois continues to see COVID-19 spikes Wednesday, October 14, 2020 As statewide COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations continue to increase, officials on Wednesday warned Illinoisans to take precautions ahead of upcoming holiday seasons.
What to know about the graduated tax amendment What to know about the graduated tax amendment Wednesday, October 14, 2020 One of the major questions Illinois voters will answer on Nov. 3 will be on the ballot statewide – whether to amend the state’s constitution to allow for a graduated rate income tax. Read more
State COVID-19 positivity rates remain on the rise; southern Illinois hits 8% State COVID-19 positivity rates remain on the rise; southern Illinois hits 8% Tuesday, October 13, 2020 COVID-19 test positivity rates and hospitalizations continue to increase in Illinois as virus-related deaths in the state surpassed 9,000 Tuesday. Read more
Region 4 nearing lifted mitigations; new state unemployment claims rise 23% Region 4 nearing lifted mitigations; new state unemployment claims rise 23% Thursday, October 8, 2020 Region 4 of the state’s COVID-19 mitigation plan saw its test positivity rate dip again Thursday, putting it one day away from having mitigations lifted if the downward trend continues. Read more
AARP, senior groups stump for graduated tax, address retirement income claims AARP, senior groups stump for graduated tax, address retirement income claims Wednesday, October 7, 2020 A group of retirees organized through the senior advocacy group AARP held a virtual news conference Wednesday to express support for a graduated tax constitutional amendment and opposition to a... Read more
Metro East falls below 6.5% positivity rate Metro East falls below 6.5% positivity rate Wednesday, October 7, 2020 The Metro East area on the Missouri border could be two days away from seeing stricter mitigations lifted if its COVID-19 test positivity rate stays where it is or decreases. Read more
Think tank’s lawsuit takes aim at graduated tax ballot language Think tank’s lawsuit takes aim at graduated tax ballot language Tuesday, October 6, 2020 A think tank once tied to Republican former Gov. Bruce Rauner is suing the Illinois State Board of Elections and secretary of state, charging that graduated tax constitutional amendment language... Read more