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Another 39K file jobless claims in Illinois
The state of Illinois saw slight decreases in the number of people filing first-time unemployment claims as well as the number of people receiving continuing benefits during the week that ended July 4. But those gains were more... — Updated 7/10/2020
Group says local governments' hands tied in COVID-19 economic response
Local government officials in Illinois have their hands “tied behind their back” when responding to COVID-19-related economic struggles, three community and business advocacy groups argued Thursday. “Burdensome, unnec... — Updated 7/10/2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: AG Raoul tests positive; hospital bed use continues to decline
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced in a news release Tuesday, and the governor plans to get retested as well. "After experiencing mi... — Updated 6/17/2020
New rules for firearms dealers finally approved
SPRINGFIELD - New permanent regulations that govern licensed firearms dealers in Illinois have finally been approved 18 months after Gov. JB Pritzker signed the bill into law. The... — Updated 6/17/2020
State saw nearly 73,000 new unemployment claims in final week before gig worker portal went live
The U.S. saw nearly 3 million more unemployment claims the week ending May 9, including another 72,993 in Illinois, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The 2.98 million... — Updated 5/14/2020
Pritzker announces new employment resources for job seekers
Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced new resources to help the hundreds of thousands of people unemployed in Illinois, unveiling an online portal that will offer job training and... — Updated 5/14/2020
Schools to remain closed for academic year as Pritzker says virus not yet at peak
Following the lead of nearby states, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday announced Illinois' public and private schools will remain shuttered for the rest of the school year. The... — Updated 5/14/2020
Pritzker: Changes to stay-at-home order coming, but 'normal' a long way away
Changes are coming to the stay-at-home order, Gov. JB Pritzker said again at his daily COVID-19 briefing Tuesday in Chicago, but it is unclear what they are and when they will happe... — Updated 5/14/2020
Illinois to loosen election rules for independents, third-party candidates
Illinois ballot eligibility requirements will be loosened for third-party candidates affected this election cycle by state efforts to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic. In a lawsuit filed April 2, the state’s Libertarian and G... — Updated 4/21/2020
Coronavirus deaths spike by 125 to 1,072 as state announces testing changes
Gov. JB Pritzker announced changes to the state's guidance as to who can get tested for novel coronavirus disease Thursday and said state labs are ramping up testing efforts.... — Updated 4/16/2020
COVID-19 rules unlikely to ease by April's end
Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday, one month since he issued a state of emergency, it is "unlikely" his stay-at-home order can be lifted safely before April 30 and organizers of large... — Updated 4/16/2020
COVID-19 deaths by USA regions, virus originated in Wuhan, Hubei, China
NORTHEAST 10 STATES New York 6,298- 86% of the 6.298 victims, were suffering from hypertension (55%) or diabetes (37%) and other underlining illnesses.. lohud.com USA TODAY Network April 7 New Jersey 1,504 Massachusetts 433... — Updated 4/9/2020
Member of governor's office tests positive for virus
Illinois officials announced on Tuesday the largest single-day increase of novel coronavirus-caused deaths in the state. The 73 new fatalities in 14 counties — Champaign, Christian,... — Updated 4/7/2020
Illinois converting convention center into COVID-19 field hospital
As state leaders try to gather as much personal protective equipment (PPE) as possible to distribute to health care workers treating COVID-19 patients, Gov. JB Pritzker says the... — Updated 4/2/2020
Pritzker, Lightfoot announce new fund to support artists during COVID-19 shutdown
Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday the formation of a new relief fund to support artists and performers who have been temporarily put out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arts for Illinois... — Updated 4/1/2020
Morton Arboretum temporarily closed
Beginning April 2, The Morton Arboretum will be temporarily closed through April 30 as an additional measure to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Arboretum made its 1,700... — Updated 4/1/2020
COVID-19 IMPACTS: Employment Security department utilizes new alphabetized benefit schedule
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois department tasked with overseeing unemployment benefits is employing an alphabetized schedule to handle “an unprecedented volume” of claims. Claims now must be filed online and by phone on days and at ti... — Updated 3/31/2020
So your school is practicing remote learning. What does it mean?
SPRINGFIELD – Public K-12 schools statewide were instructed to begin remote learning days Tuesday until in-person instruction can resume, and standardized testing in the state is c... — Updated 3/31/2020
State gives guidance on mortgage payments, student loan debt, banking
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issued guidance for lenders and borrowers Monday regarding debt collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Evictions are suspended for homes and rental units in... — Updated 3/31/2020
Illinois records first infant death as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Saturday it has confirmed 13 new deaths from the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, including an infant in Cook County who had... — Updated 3/29/2020
GOVERNOR ACTIVATES SPRINGFIELD NATIONAL GUARD UNIT TO ASSIST AT COVID-19 TESTING SITE IN BLOOMINGTON
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has activated about 65 additional Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen in support of COVID-19 response operations. Approximately 50 Soldiers from the 3637th Maintenance Company, based in... — Updated 3/27/2020
Mistwood and McWethy's employees step up to help each other
Mistwood Golf Club and McWethy's Tavern are a family run business, but just how large that family is has been illustrated in the last couple of weeks after Illinois Governor JB... — Updated 3/27/2020
County fairs hurt financially by COVID-19 shutdowns
The social distancing guidelines that led Illinois county fairs to cancel off-season events on their grounds through the end of April is one part of a financial impact... — Updated 3/27/2020
Pritzker keeps pressure on feds, asks all medical professionals to join COVID-19 fight
Gov. JB Pritzker announced new measures benefitting the homeless and people on supplemental nutrition programs Friday and continued to pressure the federal government for further,... — Updated 3/27/2020
State, national unemployment spikes amid COVID-19 outbreak
More than 114,000 workers in Illinois filed first-time unemployment claims in the week ending March 21 as the United States saw its biggest one-week spike in recorded history. 3.2... — Updated 3/26/2020
