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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. Ben Orner | Capitol News Illinois
Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers will return to Springfield next week for the first time in more than two months to take up a state budget and other critical matters while following strict social … more
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Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, has amended his lawsuit challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s authority to issue consecutive states of emergency and stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a revised lawsuit filed Wednesday, Bailey cites a 19-year-old memo from the office of then-Attorney General Jim Ryan that says the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act allows a governor to wield expanded authority only “for up to 30 days.” Contributed by cnn.com
Amended Bailey argument cites 2001 AG memo as proof Pritzker overstepped
On April 23, Republican Rep. Darren Bailey, from Xenia, first alleged the governor overstepped his power by declaring more than one state of emergency to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, in … more
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Pritzker announces new job training programs for unemployed Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD — Unemployed Illinoisans will soon have access to free, online skills-based training programs. more
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Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, has amended his lawsuit challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s authority to issue consecutive states of emergency and stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a revised lawsuit filed Wednesday, Bailey cites a 19-year-old memo from the office of then-Attorney General Jim Ryan that says the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act allows a governor to wield expanded authority only “for up to 30 days.” Contributed by cnn.com
Amended Bailey argument cites 2001 AG memo as proof Pritzker overstepped
SPRINGFIELD — A document included in a downstate representative’s revised lawsuit against Gov. JB Pritzker suggests the governor does not have the authority to issue successive disaster proclamations. more
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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. Ben Orner | Capitol News Illinois
Lawmakers to return to Springfield for session May 20-22
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers will return to Springfield next week for the first time in more than two months to take up a state budget and other critical matters while following strict social distancing and public safety guidelines. more
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Tests completed, positive cases. Jerry Nowicki | Capitol News Illinois
Pritzker says session needed, would consider withholding funds from counties reopening early
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday he would consider withholding federal pass-through funds to counties ignoring his stay-at-home order and said it “would be best” for the General Assembly to meet before the end of May to take up key state business. more
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The 3-day averages of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois between March 14 and Monday. Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois
Pritzker: Most regions on track to enter Phase 3 in late May
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday that three of the state’s four regions are on pace to enter the next phase of reopening the state’s economy by the end of May, but he pushed back against suggestions that the state should begin to reopen earlier. more
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Poopy's Pub & Grub in Savanna is one of three businesses represented by attorney Thomas DeVore that have sued Gov. JB Pritzker in a challenge to his ability to issue emergency orders, including one that prevents their businesses from being open to in-store customers. Contributed by tripadvisor.com
Three businesses sue Pritzker, challenge his power to shutter services
SPRINGFIELD — The attorney representing two Republican lawmakers in separate cases challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s emergency powers has three new clients: a hair salon owner and a restaurateur with two establishments. more
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Some Illinois counties draft their own reopening plans
“Everybody’s got a different plan,” Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday. “The truth is, this is why you need leadership. This is why you need to make sure that we’ve got a plan that works for the … more
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Gov. JB Pritzker speaks from his home in Chicago during Monday's video news conference updating the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The daily news conference is now being done via video conference as he and senior staff are now working from home because a staffer has tested positive for COVID-19. Contributed by blueroomstream.com
Illinois receives first shipment of COVID-19 treatment drug
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ top health official on Monday said the state has received its first shipment of Remdesivir, an antiviral drug that has proven early success as a treatment for COVID-19 … more
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