Illinois, regional economies shrink in first quarter Illinois, regional economies shrink in first quarter Tuesday, July 7, 2020 The Illinois economy shrank at an annual rate of 5.4 percent during the first quarter of 2020 compared to the previous quarter, according to federal data released Tuesday, an indicator of just how severely the COVID-19 pandemic affected commercial activity.
Rep. Arthur Turner, deputy majority leader in the House, announces retirement Rep. Arthur Turner, deputy majority leader in the House, announces retirement Monday, July 6, 2020 State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, announced his retirement from the Illinois House effective Friday, July 3.
Unemployment claims dip slightly as state reopens Unemployment claims dip slightly as state reopens Thursday, July 2, 2020 The number of Illinois workers receiving state unemployment benefits fell by more than 29,000 during the last week of June as many businesses resumed operations after 14 weeks under a stay-at-home... Read more
Pritzker signs bill paving way for Chicago casino Pritzker signs bill paving way for Chicago casino Tuesday, June 30, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Tuesday that paves the way for development of a major casino in Chicago, something officials expect to provide significant revenues for the state’s... Read more
Report says Illinois was ill-prepared for pandemic Report says Illinois was ill-prepared for pandemic Monday, June 29, 2020 A new report from an Illinois think tank says the state was ill-prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily because of a pre-existing shortage of nurses, and that the pandemic has left state... Read more
Perspectives on Progress: Demmer says GOP willing to listen to police reform proposals Perspectives on Progress: Demmer says GOP willing to listen to police reform proposals Thursday, June 25, 2020 State Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, the Deputy House Minority Leader, discusses how the Black Lives Matter movement is resonating even in largely white, rural communities like those in his district,... Read more
First round of applications to open for business recovery grants First round of applications to open for business recovery grants Wednesday, June 24, 2020 The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced this week that it will soon start releasing funds from two grant programs aimed at helping small businesses that have... Read more
Illinois awards $50 million in broadband expansion grants Illinois awards $50 million in broadband expansion grants Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker traveled to the Henry County town of Geneseo on Wednesday to announce the awarding of $50 million in grants to 28 projects aimed at expanding broadband internet access across the... Read more