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Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike speaks from her home via video during a Monday, May 11, news conference updating the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The daily news conference is now being done via video conference as Gov. JB Pritzker and senior staff are now working from home because a staffer has tested positive for COVID-19. (Credit: blueroomstream.com)

CAPITOL NEWS ROUNDUP

CAPITOL RECAP: By Capitol News Illinois     CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FUNDING: The Illinois department tasked with the state’s economic development launched a program Tuesday, May 12,… Login to continue reading Login…

Clockwise from top left, Republican Reps. Avery Bourne, Mike Murphy, Tim Butler and C.D. Davidsmeyer participate in a video news conference calling for lawmakers to reexamine Gov. JB Pritzker's plan for reopening the economy once lawmakers return to Springfield next week. (Credit: Zoom Screenshot)

Republicans push for revisions to ‘Restore Illinois’ plan

By Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois     SPRINGFIELD — Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly said Thursday that when lawmakers return to the Capitol next… Login to continue reading Login…

ICC warns residents of potential COVID-19 scams

    The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is warning residents to be on alert for potential scammers using the COVID-19 pandemic to exploit and defraud victims.… Login to continue reading Login…

The graphic shows the state’s ventilator capacity over time from the beginning of April to May 13. Data from Illinois Department of Public Health. (Credit: Jerry Nowicki of Capitol News Illinois)

Pritzker announces new employment resources for job seekers

By BEN ORNER, Capitol News Illinois     SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced new resources to help the hundreds of thousands of people… Login to continue reading Login…

COVID-19 cases in Cass County at 60

    Virginia- The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in Cass County in the past 24 hours.  Cases received… Login to continue reading Login…

Cass COVID-19 numbers keep rising

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Cass County continues to rise. Fifteen more cases have been confirmed since last week when the total stood… Login to continue reading Login…

Car show canceled

    The 2020 Late Knight Cruisers Father’s Day Car show in Rushville has been canceled due to the COVID-19 crisis. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access…

The Capitol in Springfield is quiet April 2 as lawmakers and most state employees continue practicing stay-at-home routines as ordered by Gov. JB Pritzker. House Democrats were told during a conference call this morning that the General Assembly will return to Springfield on May 20-22 for three days of session. The House will meet in the Bank of Springfield Center, and the Senate will convene in its chamber at the Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Orner)

Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22

 By PETER HANCOCK, Capitol News Illinois:   SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers will return to Springfield next week for the first time in more than two… Login to continue reading Login…