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House Republican Leader Demands Restart To Ethics Reform Hearings
House Majority Leader Greg Harris, D-Chicago, said it is not safe to meet.
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New Report Ranks Illinois' State-Run Roads Among Nation's Worst
A new report puts the cost and condition of Illinois’ state-run roads near the worst in the country.
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Republicans Push For More Hearings Over Deadly COVID-19 Outbreak At LaSalle Veterans Home
An outbreak in early November was attributed to lax staff standards, poor ventilation and ineffective hand sanitizer.
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State Officials Warn Of Post-Holiday COVID-19 Surge
“We have got to take the time to evaluate any Thanksgiving effect before making any premature adjustments,” Governor Pritzker said.
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Gov. Pritzker Responds To Illinois County Ignoring Orders
The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office says that it will not enforce an executive order by Pritzker shutting down indoor dining.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Dec. 1
More than a third of small businesses are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Illinois Pork Industry Recovering After COVID-19 Disruptions
Executive director for the Illinois Pork Producers Association said plants are back up to approximately 95 percent capacity.
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Pritzker Again Urges Illinoisans Not To Gather For Thanksgiving
Gov. J.B. Pritzker again pleaded with Illinoisans on Tuesday to stay home and not gather for Thanksgiving.
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Illinois Hotels Struggling More Than Some In Neighboring States
In an American Hotel and Lodging Association survey, 71 percent of hotel owners said they won't make it six months without federal help.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Nov. 24
The Illinois Department of Public Health is out with its mobile COVID-19 testing sites this week in counties through central Illinois.
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Report Details Problems With Ventilation, Staff And Hand Sanitizer At LaSalle Vets Home
The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs said it would be implementing recommendations from the report.
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‘Circus’ Of Picking Next Illinois House Speaker Could Compound State’s Problems
"I continue to have support from a significant number of House Democratic caucus members," Madigan said in statement Friday.
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24 COVID-19 Deaths At LaSalle Vets’ Home Launches First Pandemic Public Oversight Hearing In Illinois
Members of the Illinois Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee will meet virtually Tuesday to focus on a COVID-19 outbreak in LaSalle.
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Scholarship Program Could Provide A Path To Northern Illinois University
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara wants the City Council to approve a $1.5 million annual investment in the not-for-profit Rockford Promise.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Nov. 23
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said hospitals are asked to only report beds they’re ready to staff.
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Illinois’ Nursing Homes, Veterans Homes Seeing Spikes In COVID Cases
Only 20 counties in the state haven’t seen an outbreak of the virus in a long-term care facility over the last 28 days.
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Audit Of Illinois Department Of Corrections Reveals Misuse Of Overtime, Employee Sick Leave
The misuse of overtime hours in the Illinois Department of Corrections continues to be a problem, costing taxpayers millions of dollars.
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Property Taxes Increased Three Times The Cost Of Living While Residents Sat On The Voting Sidelines, According To New Report
Property taxes in Cook County have increased 99 percent, while the cost of living went up by just 36 percent over 20 years.
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Deadline To Join Biometric Data Lawsuit Against Facebook Is Nov. 23
The deadline for Illinoisans to join a class-action lawsuit against Facebook is drawing near.
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Illinois Retailers Brace For COVID-19 Capacity Restrictions In Time For Black Friday Shopping
Illinois Retail Merchants’ Association Executive Director Rob Karr said the new mitigations recognize "all retail is essential."
