illinois

COVID-19 hospitalization numbers continue decline as testing sites reopen

June 3, 2020

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Ten of Illinois’ 11 community-based COVID-19 testing sites reopened Wednesday after temporary closures amid statewide unrest… Login to continue reading Login…

Farmers struggle with processing plant closures

May 20, 2020

URBANA, Ill. – Headlines about dairy farms dumping milk and livestock being euthanized are a sharp contrast to empty meat cases. The novel coronavirus… Login to continue reading Login…

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

May 13, 2020

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…