For Illinois, COVID-19 cuts much deeper than public health
For Illinois, COVID-19 cuts much deeper than public health
Springfield needs to pull policy levers to mitigate harm. And they should do so as quickly as possible.
Illinois expected to join California, New York with ‘shelter-in-place’ order
Illinois expected to join California, New York with ‘shelter-in-place’ order
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to issue the order beginning Saturday to contain spread of COVID-19.
Illinois unemployment claims jump by 64K as COVID-19 closes businesses
Illinois unemployment claims jump by 64K as COVID-19 closes businesses
Unemployment claims spiked this week as Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered bars and restaurants to halt dine-in service, the service industry took major hits and large gatherings were banned to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago mayor halts fines, fees for minor traffic tickets amid coronavirus pandemic
Chicago mayor halts fines, fees for minor traffic tickets amid coronavirus pandemic
The city of Chicago has temporarily relaxed its controversial ticketing and towing scheme, as residents face worsening financial uncertainty in the midst of a global public health crisis.
Illinois’ COVID-19 economic crisis
Illinois’ COVID-19 economic crisis
Chinatown developer who recorded Madigan, Solis charged with fraud
Chinatown developer who recorded Madigan, Solis charged with fraud
The developer’s recordings helped federal investigators charge Chicago Ald. Ed Burke and deepened the investigation into Illinois state corruption.
Special report: Illinois must act now to guard against COVID-19 financial fallout
Special report: Illinois must act now to guard against COVID-19 financial fallout
Due to its poor financial health and lagging economy, Illinois carries unique economic and fiscal risks from a prolonged market downturn or recession. The state must act now to mitigate harm from COVID-19.
Bill would lift ban on out-of-state wine delivery
Bill would lift ban on out-of-state wine delivery
Illinois’ strict regulations on wine shipments deprive residents of choice and the state of critical tax revenue. The anti-competitive law may be unconstitutional.
Illinois mistakenly lists over 1,000 voters as not registered
Illinois mistakenly lists over 1,000 voters as not registered
This revelation is the third mistake involving the Illinois Secretary of State concerning voter registration since January.
Kristan Vaughan: Vaughan Hospitality Group
Kristan Vaughan: Vaughan Hospitality Group
“So much of our lives, so many activities center around our businesses. My son took his first steps in the restaurant. We’re here all the time. It would just be heartbreaking to lose them."
COVID-19 greets election 2020
COVID-19 greets election 2020
Illinois’ rainy-day fund can operate state for about 15 minutes
Illinois’ rainy-day fund can operate state for about 15 minutes
With economic challenges driven by the coronavirus ahead, Illinois finds itself missing an important financial tool.
Pritzker orders closure of all Illinois bars and restaurants amid coronavirus spread
Pritzker orders closure of all Illinois bars and restaurants amid coronavirus spread
The order comes as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois continues to rise.