Illinois, regional economies shrink in first quarter
— July 7, 2020SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois economy shrank at an annual rate of 5.4 percent during the first quarter of 2020 compared to the previous quarter, according to federal data released…
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Work begins Wednesday on rebuilding U.S. Route 150 bridge over Interstate 57
— July 7, 2020The Illinois Department of Transportation begins work Wednesday, July 8 on a $8.4 million project to replace the U.S. 150 bridge over Interstate 57. The project is one of the first…
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Reach of judge’s ruling on COVID-19 orders unclear; AG likely to appeal
— July 3, 2020SPRINGFIELD — An order Thursday, July 2 by a downstate judge nullifying each of the COVID-19-related executive orders issued by Gov. J.B. Pritkzer the past three months is quickly…
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Illinois unemployment claims dip slightly as state reopens
— July 2, 2020SPRINGFIELD – The number of Illinois workers receiving state unemployment benefits fell by more than 29,000 during the last week of June as many businesses resumed operations after…
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Perspectives on Progress: Davis says filing legislation is a tool to force difficult conversations
— June 30, 2020SPRINGFIELD — For veteran state Rep. Will Davis, D-Hazel Crest, filing legislation is often a way to start a conversation about racial justice in the Illinois General Assembly. “As…
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Officials urge businesses to comply with public health measures
— July 3, 2020As the Fourth of July holiday weekend begins, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, joined by the Illinois Restaurant Association,…
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Judge denies GOP request for large political gatherings
— July 3, 2020SPRINGFIELD — A federal judge on Thursday, July 2 denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have allowed Illinois Republican Party groups to host large fundraising…
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Pritzker signs bill paving way for Chicago casino
— July 1, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law Tuesday, June 30 that paves the way for development of a major casino in Chicago, something officials expect to provide significant…
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