Another 82 people have died from complications of novel coronavirus disease in Illinois and the state announced more than 1,529 new cases Wednesday. Read more
Thursday, April 09, 2020
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
The Illinois comptroller’s office borrowed $105 million from various funds in March. Read more
Party officials allege meeting needed thresholds will be “practically impossible” given social distancing and stay-at-home orders. Read more
Monday, April 06, 2020
Kankakee County recorded two new coronavirus-related deaths over the weekend, bringing the county’s total to 5. Read more
SPRINGFIELD — Despite projected increases in corn and soybean plantings this year after a disastrous 2019 planting season, farmers are gripped by uncertainty surrounding spring weather and the economic downturn from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Friday, April 03, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced a public service initiative to mobilize the state’s “strongest weapon” against the spread of novel coronavirus — Illinoisans. Read more
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issued guidance for lenders and borrowers Monday regarding debt collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Monday, March 30, 2020
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 461 new cases of COVID-19 and eight new deaths in the state Monday as an outbreak worsened at Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill. Read more
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday the state is stockpiling medical supplies and working to expand its hospital capacity, even by converting some closed hotels into isolation facilities, as it braces for a sharp increase in demand due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease… Read more
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Illinois almost doubled overnight, from 160 cases to 288, the state’s Department of Public Health announced Wednesday. Read more
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
SPRINGFIELD – Criminal justice reform advocates rallied Tuesday at the Statehouse in hopes of making Illinois one of only a handful of states to eliminate cash bail in all or most criminal cases. Read more
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
President Donald Trump on Tuesday commuted the 14-year prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Read more
Friday, February 14, 2020
SPRINGFIELD — Criminal justice reform is high on Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker’s agenda this year, but a legislative committee hearing Thursday in Chicago showed that reform advocates and the law enforcement community have widely differing views on the issue. Read more
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health now has the ability to test for the 2019 novel coronavirus in-state, meaning shorter wait times for test results for people showing symptoms of the virus and meeting certain criteria. Read more
Thursday, February 06, 2020
SPRINGFIELD — The state is accepting applications for the first $50 million in disbursements of a $420 million grant program aimed at increasing internet access across the state. Read more
Friday, January 31, 2020
If a bill in the Illinois Senate becomes law, carnivals would no longer be allowed to award live animals — such as fish, reptiles and hermit crabs — as prizes. Read more
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The luxury helicopter that crashed Sunday morning in California, killing all nine people on board including former NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, was once owned by the state of Illinois. Read more
Friday, January 17, 2020
Sex education in Illinois middle and high schools would be required to include a discussion on sexting if a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives becomes law. Read more
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois economy grew at a slower pace than most neighboring states and the nation as a whole during the third quarter of 2019, according to new figures released Friday. Read more
Monday, December 23, 2019
A pair of researchers are suggesting the best way to reduce property taxes in Illinois is for the state to take over a greater share of funding for public schools and consolidate some units of local government. Read more
Friday, December 13, 2019
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx filed motions in court Wednesday to vacate more than 1,000 low-level marijuana convictions, following through on a recently passed state law legalizing adult recreational use of the drug. Read more
Thursday, December 05, 2019
The office of Illinois’ top lawyer has released its annual safe shopping guide ahead of the holiday season to alert families about recalled children’s toys, clothing and furniture. Read more
Saturday, November 30, 2019
As online shoppers prepare to snag holiday deals this Cyber Monday, in Illinois they’ll soon be off the hook for having to report estimated sales taxes to the state. Read more
Friday, November 29, 2019
A strong economy and low unemployment could help make this a record-setting holiday shopping season. Read more
SPRINGFIELD – Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is planning to spend $40,000 of his own money to renovate his State Capitol office next month, according to a news release distributed by his staff. Read more
Monday, November 25, 2019
SPRINGFIELD — State education officials are seeking public input on potential significant changes to the annual reading and math tests students take each year. Read more
Monday, November 18, 2019
SPRINGFIELD — The adjournment of the fall veto session Thursday night means a number of bills that failed to pass both chambers this week must wait for further action when the General Assembly returns on Jan. 28. Read more
Saturday, November 16, 2019
SPRINGFIELD — A federal bribery charge against an Illinois state legislator has led to questions about whether lawmakers should be allowed to lobby other units of government. Read more
Friday, November 08, 2019
SPRINGFIELD — A group that advocates for public education in Illinois released a report indicating the state has made some progress in improving educational outcomes over the past five years, but it still has a long way to go to achieve the goal of having 60 percent of all adults attaining s… Read more
Yet another state’s officials have their sights on luring Illinois businesses to jump ship and relocate. Read more
SPRINGFIELD — If Sen. Andy Manar has his way, people in Illinois would move their clocks ahead one hour this coming spring, then never have to change them again. Read more
Monday, October 28, 2019
Over 70 percent of Illinois residents support banning assault weapons, according to a survey. Read more
West Nile virus can be deadly, but most cases are relatively mild. Read more
Friday, October 25, 2019
Illinois House GOP districts get more money Read more
SPRINGFIELD — Vaping and other industry stakeholders opposing legislation banning flavored products said Thursday the bill would have negative health and economic impacts. Read more
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