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IDES Processes More Than 830,000 Unemployment Claims in Last Eight Weeks
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 81,596 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 25 and has now...
Apr 30, 2020
Pritzker Dodges Question About Wife Skipping Town During COVID
It seems Illinois Governor Pritzker won't answer questions regarding his wife skipping out of Illinois and jumping a plane to Florida during his extended "Stay-at-Home" order. During the question and ...
Apr 30, 2020
WMBD: Tri-County Leaders Send Pritzker a Detailed, Phased Proposal to Reopen Businesses
Officials from across the Tri-County area came together to create a comprehensive plan to reopen businesses in phases and submitted it to Gov. J.B. Pritzker. East Peoria Mayor John Kahl said he sent t...
Apr 30, 2020
Further Confirmation and Update on Woodford County's Non-Enforcement of Stay-at-Home Order
As first reported by The Edgar County Watchdogs and Illinois Leaks, the Woodford County States Attorney issued and email stating to law enforcement in the county and the Mayors; Governor Pritzker's ex...
Apr 29, 2020
Connect Transit Extends Suspension of Fare Collection Until June 7th
The Connect Transit Board of Trustees voted to extend the suspension of fare collection on all transportation services until June 7th, 2020. This includes Connect Transit fixed-route bus service and C...
Apr 29, 2020
OFFICIAL: Rep. John Cabello Files Suit Today Challenging Pritzker’s Shelter in Place Orders
Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, has filed a lawsuit against Gov. JB Pritzker, challenging the governor's executive order for businesses to closer and residents to shelter at home during the COVID...
Apr 29, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Edgar County Watchdogs: Woodford County State’s Attorney Will Not Prosecute Gov Pritzker’s Extended Stay-at-Home Order
We sincerely thank the Edgar County Watchdogs and Illinois Leaks for their tenacious work. Please enjoy this news article written by KIRK ALLEN :   The following email communication from the Wood...
Apr 29, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Rivian, Ford Drop Plans For Lincoln-Branded Electric Vehicle
Rivian and Ford are dropping plans to build a Lincoln-branded electric vehicle in Normal. The move is a response to struggles within the auto industry related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ford says the o...
Apr 29, 2020 Photo courtesy to Rivian website
REPORT: Second IL Lawmaker to File Suit Against Pritzker
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - A second Illinois lawmaker is setting his sights on filing a lawsuit against Governor JB Pritzker's extension of the Stay-at-Home order, according to ABC TV affiliat...
Apr 28, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Pritzker at Daily News Conference: Stay-at-Home Order Stands Despite What Judge Says
Tuesday, during his daily COVID-19 news conference, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said his stay-at-home order stands despite a judge's Monday ruling granting a limited temporary restraining order against it. "Le...
Apr 28, 2020
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