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Pritzker blasts GOP legislator’s lawsuit, saying downstate isn’t immune from virus
Pritzker blasts GOP rep’s lawsuit, says two downstate counties have highest death rates Appeal coming as judge grants Rep. Bailey temporary restraining order for stay-at-home order By JERRY NOWICKI, Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker urged southern Illinoisans to continue to comply with a stay-at-home order and named a pair of counties where the rate […]
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Chicago tavern sues insurer over ‘business disruption’ claim
A Chicago tavern that was closed since March 16 due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Illinois filed a lawsuit this week against an insurance company for refusing to pay out a claim under the tavern’s “business interruption” policy. Attorneys for Maillard Tavern said during a video news conference April 15 that the actions by Wisconsin-based […]
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Maintaining mental health amid COVID-19 pandemic
SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers put mental health on center stage Wednesday during a virtual town hall in which medical professionals offered advice to Illinoisans struggling with the mental and emotional pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Chicago Democrats Rep. Ann Williams, Rep. Yoni Pizer and Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, the town hall laid out the […]
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New parties sue over Illinois election rules
Social distancing and stay-at-home orders, instituted to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic, are in direct conflict with Illinois’ ballot eligibility requirements, the Libertarian and Green parties of Illinois allege in a lawsuit filed April 3. Both are considered “new” parties under state election rules, meaning a candidate running for office under those banners must receive […]
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Community health centers ask state for emergency funding
The novel coronavirus could “create long-lasting, devastating damage” to Illinois health care facilities that serve vulnerable communities. Community health centers are treating fewer patients than normal after all 390 locations around the state canceled routine and preventative medical visits to slow the spread of COVID-19 per guidance from federal and state officials. That means fewer […]
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New ag director says flooding, broadband among top priorities
Jerry Costello II has some decorating to do in his office. The new director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture still has framed pictures stacked against a wall in his mostly empty corner office in Springfield. You could forgive him, though. He’s been on the job since only March 2. Among the few things on […]
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Plastic pollution
In an effort to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution, a group of state lawmakers from both legislative chambers touted a series of bills Feb. 18 that would tax or ban single-use plastics and aim to boost recycling. The four proposals have the support of organizations such as the Illinois Environmental Council and the […]
