New law lets you get a free drink if vaccinated
June 4, 2021Businesses serving alcohol can now offer up a free drink to vaccinated patrons under a new law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The measure also extends businesses’ ability to sell…
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Supreme Court won’t hear restaurant’s case on indoor dining ban
May 27, 2021SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court will not take up a case from a suburban restaurant challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s indoor dining ban. FoxFire Tavern in Kane County asked…
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State launches new vaccine clinics ahead of Memorial Day weekend
May 26, 2021Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the state of Illinois is launching public-private partnerships to make vaccination clinics readily available for travelers. The state, with the help of…
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Mask mandate in Illinois rescinded for those fully-vaccinated
May 17, 2021SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a new executive order Monday, May 17 that allows fully vaccinated residents to not wear masks inside and outdoors. The updated rules for mask…
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Bridge’ phase to begin Friday as state seeks incentives for vaccination
May 13, 2021SPRINGFIELD – The state is opening vaccinations to Illinoisans age 12-15, and a major theme park operator is offering 50,000 free admission tickets in an effort to encourage vaccination…
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State launches program to vaccinate workers on work sites as companies reopen
May 10, 2021To further expand opportunities for people to get vaccinated, the state of Illinois launched a new program that offers building workers and returning office staff a chance to get their…
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Broader reopening across the state to begin next week
May 6, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday, May 6 that Illinois will enter the “bridge” phase to full reopening on Friday, May 14. And barring any reversal of current trends,…
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Study: Nearly half of state’s working moms have lost jobs during pandemic
May 4, 2021SPRINGFIELD – New research shows pandemic-related child care burdens have magnified economic inequalities for women in the workforce in Illinois. That research was included in The…
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Chicago Auto Show to return as state prepares for events this summer
May 4, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday, May 4 the Chicago Auto Show will return in July, signaling the return of some larger-scale events amid declining COVID-19 positivity…
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Pritzker says state ‘in decent shape’ to soon lift more restrictions
May 3, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday, May 3 the state could enter the “bridge” phase to greater reopening as soon as next week, while the state’s vaccination rate continues…
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