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Unemployment rate 15.2 percent in May; state on pace to enter Phase 4 on June 26

June 19, 2020

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ unemployment rate fell to 15.2 percent in May, according to the state Department of Employment… Login to continue reading Login…

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions in Rockford Wednesday at one of his two public events to tout spending on child care grant programs in the fiscal year 2021 budget. (Credit: Illinois.gov)

Pritzker: Illinois ‘shouldn’t have a second spike’ of COVID-19 if safety rules are followed

June 10, 2020

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that Illinois is on pace to enter the next phase of… Login to continue reading Login…

It’s official: Restaurants, bars can serve cocktails to go

June 3, 2020

By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois restaurants and bars can serve cocktails to go Tuesday after Gov. JB Pritzker signed an… Login to continue reading Login…

Lt. Col. David Byrd, Deputy Director of the Illinois State Police, speaks at a news conference about ISP's role in responding to protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, who died under a white police officer's knee in Minneapolis last week. Byrd said as a black man, he was hurt by Floyd’s death. As an officer, he said he was also “ashamed” when he watched the footage. (Credit: Blueroomstream.com)

Pritzker mobilizes 250 more National Guard members, declares disaster in 9 counties

June 2, 2020

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — One day after calling up 375 members of the Illinois National Guard in Chicago, Gov. JB… Login to continue reading Login…

In conference call, Pritzker tells Trump his rhetoric is ‘making it worse’ as protests rage on

June 2, 2020

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A conference call between U.S. governors and Republican President Donald Trump led to the latest in… Login to continue reading Login…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks during a news conference Sunday in Chicago to announce the deployment of 375 Illinois National Guard soldiers to the city, where there have been protests this weekend over the death of George Floyd in police custody Monday, May 25, in Minneapolis. (Credit: blueroomstream.com)

Pritzker deploys 375 National Guard soldiers to Chicago

May 31, 2020

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – In the wake of violence, looting and arson that gripped the city of Chicago over the… Login to continue reading Login…

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from reporters Friday during his 82nd daily COVID-19 briefing in Chicago. The governor announced he will no longer hold the briefings on each week day, but will call them on an as needed basis going forward. (Credit: BlueRoomStream.comn)

Friday marks the end of Illinois’ stay-at-home order

May 29, 2020

By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday, the first day Illinois’ economy operated under more relaxed restrictions, his… Login to continue reading Login…

Gov. JB Pritzker answers reporters' questions during a news conference May 21 in his office at the Capitol in Springfield. Pritzker on Thursday said religious services will be allowed beginning Friday despite guidelines requiring public gatherings be limited to 10 or fewer people when Phase 3 of his reopening plan begins. (Credit: Justin Fowler/State Journal-Register of Springfield)

Pritzker lifts ban on worship services

May 29, 2020

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – People in Illinois will be allowed to attend worship services starting this weekend without fear of… Login to continue reading Login…

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, diretor of the Illinois Department of Public Health, announces during a news conference Thursday in Chicago that there were 1,527 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded in the state the past day along with 104 additional deaths. (Credit: blueroomstream.com)

State files emergency rules for long-term care facilities

May 29, 2020

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois The state health department filed emergency rules Thursday mandating long-term care facilities to develop testing plans to better… Login to continue reading Login…

Rep. Allen Skillicorn, R-East Dundee, passes the time looking his phone during debate on vote-by-mail legislation during the spring legislative session Thursday at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield. Skillicorn on Tuesday announced he has formally begun the process of attempting to recall Gov. JB Pritzker from office for his handling of problems with the state’s unemployment claims website amid stay-at-home order and subsequent economic downtown. (Ted Schurter/The State Journal-Register)

Republican representative begins attempt to remove Pritzker from office

May 27, 2020

By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — An Illinois lawmaker dissatisfied with Gov. JB Pritzker’s handling of the large number of COVID-19-related unemployment… Login to continue reading Login…