Newly formed Senate committee prioritizes mental health issues amid pandemic Newly formed Senate committee prioritizes mental health issues amid pandemic Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Leadership in the Illinois Senate has formed a new committee to focus on mental health issues in the current General Assembly as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly alter everyday life.
State records highest one-day total of vaccines administered State records highest one-day total of vaccines administered Wednesday, January 27, 2021 The number of vaccinations administered in one day in Illinois saw a record spike Tuesday as the statewide seven-day rolling positivity rate continued to decrease to levels not seen since mid-October.
Lame Duck Look Back: Economic equity bill aims to protect conviction records, end wage disparity Lame Duck Look Back: Economic equity bill aims to protect conviction records, end wage disparity Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Sponsored by Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, Senate Bill 1480 was one of four bills under the economic access, equity and opportunity pillar of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ agenda... Read more
Three regions cleared for all sports amid lessened COVID-19 restrictions Three regions cleared for all sports amid lessened COVID-19 restrictions Friday, January 22, 2021 All high school sports – including the higher-risk football, basketball and wresting – may now be played in three regions of Illinois as the state continues to loosen restrictions amid... Read more
Heightened security measures remain in place at Illinois Capitol after quiet weekend Heightened security measures remain in place at Illinois Capitol after quiet weekend Monday, January 18, 2021 While there have been no confirmed threats made against the Illinois Capitol, heightened security measures remain in place “out of an abundance of caution” after a quiet weekend in the... Read more
COVID-19 mitigations rolled back in 9 regions COVID-19 mitigations rolled back in 9 regions Monday, January 18, 2021 Nine of 11 regions in the state’s COVID-19 mitigation plan have seen mitigations lifted in the past week, with two moving all the way back to Phase 4 restrictions. Read more
Statewide COVID-19 positivity rate continues to drop Statewide COVID-19 positivity rate continues to drop Thursday, January 14, 2021 The statewide seven-day rolling COVID-19 case positivity rate decreased slightly on Thursday to 6.8 percent, remaining below 8 percent for a sixth consecutive day. Read more
State’s positivity rate decreases again, remains below 8 percent State’s positivity rate decreases again, remains below 8 percent Tuesday, January 12, 2021 The statewide seven-day rolling COVID-19 case positivity rate remained below 8 percent for a third consecutive day Tuesday after decreasing for a fourth straight day. Read more