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Economic fallout from pandemic continues, Illinois unemployment now over 16 percent
The economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Illinois Department Of Employment Security says statewide unemployment has jumped 280% in April. Officials say 762,000 non-farm jobs were...
May 22, 2020
Lawmakers working to pass state budget
Illinois lawmakers are making progress toward passing a state budget. The Senate passed a blank bill Wednesday that will include spending the General Assembly will later vote on. No days are scheduled...
May 22, 2020 GotCredit / CC
Senate is finalizing version of fair tax ballot question
The Illinois Senate is adopting language intended to be used for the graduated income tax ballot question. The wording would also be used on voter information pamphlets about the issue. The House stil...
May 22, 2020 Mike Lawrence / CC
Problems with IDES unemployment website persist
Many Illinois residents are still struggling with unemployment claims. A spokesperson for the Illinois Department of Employment Security says there has been high demand and that there will be more wor...
May 21, 2020
Darren Bailey, who refused to comply with required mask rule, now agrees to wear mask
A lawmaker who refused to wear a mask during the latest special session and was removed from the temporary House floor. Twelve lawmakers opposed a rule change yesterday requiring masks, but only Repre...
May 21, 2020
Retail stores, hair salons, recreational facilities set to reopen for phase three on May 29th
Many services are set to reopen in Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced modifications to phase three of the Restore Illinois plan that will allow retail locations, salons, and recreational facil...
May 21, 2020 Sean MacEntee / CC
Restaurants and bars primed for May 29th reopen with outdoor seating
Restaurants and bars are set to reopen outdoor seating. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced yesterday that the change will be allowed on May 29th when the state enters phase three of its Restore Illinois...
May 21, 2020 Kurman Communications, Inc. / CC
Why do you not hear about how many people have recovered from COVID-19?
There is a reason why you don't hear about how many people in Illinois have recovered from the coronavirus: The state doesn't track recoveries. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Ngozi Ezik...
May 20, 2020
Springfield aldermen express concern over hate at State Capitol protests
Springfield's aldermen are concerned about hate expressed at protests at the State Capitol. The city council met last night and addressed the issue. Springfield Police Department Chief Kenny Winslow s...
May 20, 2020
Sangamon County judge rules against restraining order from business owner against Pritzker
A judge is ruling against a restraining order called for by a Peoria business against Governor Pritzker's stay-at-home order. A Sangamon County judge denied RC Outfitters' request for a restraining or...
May 20, 2020
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