Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law on Monday that will prohibit jails in Illinois from housing ICE detainees and severely limit local law enforcement from working with federal immigration agents. Senate Bill 667 — also called the “Illinois Way Forward Act” — was passed 36-19 in late May. On Monday, Pritzker signed SB 667 […]
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Illinois to follow CDC’s new guidelines for certain residents, even those vaccinated, to wear masks indoors
Illinois health officials say they are adopting the CDC’s latest recommendations, which say that all people — even those who are fully vaccinated — should wear a mask indoors in counties with high COVID-19 cases. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Tuesday afternoon that it is “fully adopting” the Centers for Disease Control […]
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Gov. Pritzker warns that Illinois could see COVID-19 restrictions again as cases increase
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned this week that areas of the state could see the return of COVID-19 restrictions as cases continue to increase. “I believe strongly that we will impose mitigations as it’s appropriate, where it’s appropriate. We’ve been doing that all along,” Pritzker said Tuesday in an interview with NBC Chicago. Pritzker said […]
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces he is running for re-election in 2022
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker — touting the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a success and other accomplishments — announced Monday that he will run for re-election in 2022. Pritzker said he and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will run for re-election to a second term, according to a released statement. “Big news: I’m running […]
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs multiple criminal justice reform bills into law
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed multiple criminal justice reform bills into law Thursday morning, which aim to reduce Illinois’ prison population and encourage “the use of restorative justice.” Surrounded by sponsoring lawmakers, criminal justice reform advocates and a victim of a wrongful conviction, Pritzker signed a package of legislation at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in […]
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Gov. Pritzker offering new lottery for state employees who get COVID-19 vaccine
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that state employees who receive the COVID-19 vaccine can enter a new lottery system just for them offering cash bonuses, first-class airline tickets, and sports tickets. Pritzker announced the new pilot program, which is offering a range of incentives to state employees who work in direct care facilities and receive at […]
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Gov. Pritzker announces cash lottery for vaccinated Illinois residents
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that Illinois adults and youth who receive the COVID-19 vaccine up until July 1 will be automatically entered to win cash prizes of up to $1 million. Pritzker announced a lottery system called “All In for the Win” that will reward vaccinated Illinoisans by automatically entering them into a series of […]
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Gov. Pritzker confirms Illinois will move to Phase 5 full reopening on Friday
Gov. J.B. Pritzker confirmed that all of Illinois will be moving to Phase 5 on Friday, which will allow 100% capacity for all businesses and events in the state. The state will eliminate all capacity limits on businesses, large-scale events, conventions, amusement parks, and all other venues, Pritzker said in a statement on Thursday. Masks […]
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Gov. Pritzker says Illinois on track to be 100% open in just over a week
All regions of Illinois, including Lake and McHenry counties, are on track to enter Phase 5 of Gov J.B. Pritzker’s reopening plan on June 11, which will mean no more COVID-19 restrictions and 100% capacity for businesses. Illinois is currently in the “Bridge Phase,” which is the last phase before Phase 5. Phase 5 is […]