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Even if Illinois' COVID-19 numbers ease soon, the restrictions won't, Pritzker says
Governor says caution is needed to avoid a post-holiday spike in cases → Read More
No easing of mitigations for a while Pritzker says
COVID-19 restrictions won’t be eased in any part of the state for the next several weeks even if a region shows improvement in controlling the virus, Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday.With ongoing fears that Thanksgiving holiday gatherings could lead to another spike in coronavirus cases, Pritzker said Illinois cannot afford to let its guard down now.Pritzker said hospitalizations from the virus are… → Read More
Nearly 6,200 new COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois
Another 6,190 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 were reported in Illinois Monday as the state moved away from the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.The → Read More
From Christmas trees to the Satanic Temple, no holiday displays at state Capitol in 2020
There won’t be any holiday displays at the Capitol this year, either in the rotunda or outside on the dome. → Read More
Illinois to borrow $2 billion more from feds as COVID-19 dents tax revenue
Illinois will borrow about $3.2 billion from the federal government to shore up the state’s budget. → Read More
Cancellation of holiday displays at the Capitol ‘disappointing’
If the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t already cast enough of a pall over the upcoming holiday season, it’s going to take its toll on the Illinois Capitol, too.There won’t be any holiday displays at the Capitol this year, either in the rotunda or outside on the dome."Due to the fact that the Capitol is closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to forego erecting the Christmas tree this… → Read More
Illinois to borrow $2 billion more from feds as coronavirus dents tax revenue
Illinois will borrow about $3.2 billion from the federal government to pay the state’s bills, Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday.Lawmakers authorized → Read More
COVID-19 cases jump by nearly 2,000 in Illinois
COVID-19 cases in Illinois grew by nearly 2,000 Wednesday just before the Thanksgiving holiday that state officials fear could lead to a spike in new → Read More
State to get fewer vaccine doses than originally thought
Illinois will get far fewer initial doses of a COVID-19 vaccine than originally thought, the state’s top health official said Tuesday.Rather than the 400,000 doses Illinois expected to receive pending FDA approval of one or more vaccines, the state is now only expected to receive 80,000 doses, said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health."Even if everything goes… → Read More
Illinois records 125 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday
Deaths from COVID-19 returned to triple digits Tuesday with another 125 people succumbing to the illness.The additional deaths brought the state total to → Read More
Governor JB Pritzker worried Thanksgiving will spark an increase in COVID-19 cases in Illinois
The governor said he hopes people follow the state’s recommendation to limit Thanksgiving gatherings this year. → Read More
Health care workers, first responders will be first to receive coronavirus vaccine in Illinois
Health care workers and first responders will be among those who receive a coronavirus vaccine once the drug is approved by federal regulators. → Read More
Coronavirus vaccine will take months to get to most in Illinois
Health care workers and first responders will be among those who receive a coronavirus vaccine one the drug is approved by federal regulators.But state → Read More
Another 8,322 COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois
Illinois reported 8,322 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 Monday, the lowest number of new cases in a week.However, the numbers also come after → Read More
Pritzker worried Thanksgiving will spark an increase in COVID-19 cases
Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday he is "deeply concerned" about the number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois as the state heads into the Thanksgiving holiday which could cause further spikes in the illness.Speaking at his daily COVID-19 briefing, said he hopes people follow the state’s recommendation to limit Thanksgiving gatherings this year.""We’re deeply concerned about the rising number of… → Read More
Finke: Is it the end of the road for Mike Madigan?
Is it possible Illinois is witnessing what was once thought to be impossible, the involuntary departure of Michael Madigan as speaker of the Illinois House? → Read More
Is this the end for Madigan?
Is it possible Illinois is witnessing what was once thought to be impossible, the involuntary departure of Michael Madigan as speaker of the Illinois House?It is not only possible, but increasingly likely.The latest round of indictments in the Commonwealth Edison bribery scandal were handed down last week and they included Michael McClain, a former state lawmaker and hugely influential lobbyist… → Read More
Michael Madigan says he will run again for Illinois House speaker
House Speaker Michael Madigan said Friday he still has the support of a “significant number” of House Democrats and that he plans to run again for speaker. → Read More
Madigan says he will run again for Illinois House speaker
House Speaker Michael Madigan said Friday he still has the support of a "significant number" of House Democrats and that he plans to run again for speaker.In a brief statement issued late Friday afternoon, Madigan gave no indication that he is stepping down despite defections among some House Democrats."The decision on the next speaker of the Illinois House will be made at a caucus after a full… → Read More
Hospital beds filling with COVID-19 patients as infections continue to rise across Illinois
Hospital beds are filling up fast with coronavirus patients leaving state officials to again warn that health facilities could get overwhelmed if the COVID-19 resurgence isn’t brought under control. → Read More