Category Archives: News
Pritzker Files To Appeal Clay County Ruling
Governor JB Pritzker has officially filed an appeal of a Clay County ruling against his executive orders regarding COVID-19 restrictions. The motion to dismiss came down Tuesday night and was filed by...
Jul 09, 2020
Pritzker seeks federal funding to cover state, local government revenue losses
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker criticized the Trump administration's handling of COVID-19 Wednesday and said it can do better moving forward, including passing a measure to provide billions ...
Jul 08, 2020
White extends expiration dates for licenses, plate renewals to Nov. 1
(The Center Square) - Secretary of State Jesse White on Wednesday granted a one-month extension to the expiration dates for driver's licenses, ID cards and license plate stickers because of the heatwa...
Jul 08, 2020
Like seat belt use, mask acceptance could take time, psychology professor says
(The Center Square) - The decision to wear a mask or face-covering in public is becoming a divisive and sometimes political statement in a brewing culture war over containing COVID-19 and some have li...
Jul 08, 2020
New law gives Illinois Medicaid recipients access to clinical trials
(The Center Square) - Illinois Medicaid recipients are now eligible to participate in clinical trials for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases. The new legislation required the state's M...
Jul 08, 2020
McLean Co. COVID-19 Update 7-8-20: 8 New Cases, 2 Hospitalized
The McLean County Health Department is reporting 8 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total to 290. At this time 26 individuals are isolating at home and 2 more are hospitalized in good condition 248 ...
Jul 08, 2020
Despite Pritzker's optimism, group warns Illinois about COVID-19 metrics
(The Center Square) - Coronavirus metrics in Illinois are not as grim as they were two months ago, but a coalition is warning Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state leaders that the state is starting to move in...
Jul 08, 2020
Pritzker Calls for National Face-Covering Requirements
(The Center Square) - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged federal lawmakers on Wednesday to adopt a nationwide face-covering requirement as the number of cases of COVID-19 increases in some states. Duri...
Jul 08, 2020
Analysis ranks Illinois 5th lowest among states for its municipal bond credit outlook
Illinois came in fifth lowest in a new ranking of states' credit outlooks by municipal bond manager Conning Investment Products Inc., which downgraded its overall assessment from stable to negative. I...
Jul 08, 2020
Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Pritzker to testify on federal COVID-19 response Gov. J.B. Pritzker is testifying today before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security. He'll be talking about the national response to COVID-19 w...
Jul 08, 2020
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