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Unmask our children!
Kids learn on facial recognition. They need to see smiles. It is a nightmare for children with learning disabilities to have a mask on their face, while trying to learn. Depression and suicide among children has skyrocketed. The mental risks outweigh the health risks of COVID. -
Even private schools must mask up after Pritzker flip-flop
Gov. J.B. Pritzker promised to respect local school boards and private school autonomy, until too few were doing what he wanted. So he reversed himself, mandating masks for both private and public Illinois schools. -
Illinois unconcerned as communication and 'science' behind COVID policy slip toward chaos
The Illinois Department of Public health took no time at all deciding last week to say it “fully aligns” with new masking guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, including universal masking in schools, regardless of vaccination status. IDHP’s announcement came only hours after the CDC announcement on Tuesday. -
Pritzker, Foxfire restaurant continue tussle over limits of guv's COVID powers to shut down restaurants
In new filings in a Springfield court, Gov. JB Pritzker argued the constitution is no impediment to his public health emergency powers. Foxfire restaurant argues the governor can't just trample their rights and wave away their claims, 16 months into a "temporary" public health emergency. -
7 things to know about new COVID-19 school guidance from CDC, Illinois
New federal and state health guidance adjusts policies on masks, distancing and quarantines in Illinois’ K-12 schools. Many students will again be masked in the coming year. -
Masks on, or masks off? What to know about mask rules as Illinois reopens
Chicago and state mask mandates have been dropped for fully vaccinated Illinoisans in most circumstances. Here is where masks will continue to be required, or not. -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Supports Cdc Eviction Ban to Protect Public Health During Pandemic
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) order that prohibits evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to help stop the spread of the disease. -
HEPLERBROOM: Updated HeplerBroom COVID-19 Response
HeplerBroom is pleased to announce that its physical offices have reopened. While the health and safety of our clients, employees, and families remain our top priority, HeplerBroom attorneys and staff are returning to our offices on full-time or modified schedules. -
Mudge: Individuals must be fully vaccinated to enter courthouses without mask
Third Judicial Circuit Chief Judge William Mudge announced that masks will not be required to enter the Madison and Bond County courthouses for individuals who have been fully vaccinated beginning Tuesday. -
Illinois students will return to in-person schooling in fall
In-person learning will resume in the fall, the Illinois State Board of Education has decided. Whether kids will still be required to wear masks and sit behind plastic shields in the fall remains to be decided. -
Restrictions eased at federal courthouses in East St. Louis and Benton
Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel announced a rollback of some COVID-19 related restrictions at federal courthouses in East St. Louis and Benton, saying the rate of contamination in the district's 38 counties is dropping as vaccinations against the coronavirus increase. -
April 9: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "440 civil rights: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "440 civil rights: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on April 9
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on April 9 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Clarence D Johnson vs Trump on April 9
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Clarence D Johnson against Angela Byers, Cdc Gov Covid 19, Joe Biden, President Obama, Quen Elizabeth, Rusel More, Salvation Army, Trump and Vice President Kamala Haris on April 9. -
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Hosts Information Session to Overcome Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike and representatives from Pfizer to address issues and questions contributing to vaccine hesitancy, particularly in Black and minority communities. Attorney General Raoul hosted “The COVID-19 Vaccine and You: Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy,” a free Black History Month webinar to overcome vaccine hesitancy in Black and minority communities. -
Third Judicial Circuit to resume limited in-person proceedings
Third Judicial Circuit Chief Judge William Mudge announced that limited in-person proceedings will resume March 1. -
Mudge extends Third Judicial Circuit COVID-19 precautions to March 1
Madison County Chief Judge William Mudge extended the COVID-19 precautions to March 1 “given the recent record number of COVID-19 infections and its rapid resurgence within Madison County.” -
Blind man alleges Clockwork Synergy website violates ADA; Suit: 'Discrimination is particularly acute' due to Covid-19
A blind man claims a company selling watch accessories discriminates against disabled consumers by allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act with its alleged inaccessible website. -
Dec. 17: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "220 real property: foreclosure" cases
The following cases categorized as "220 real property: foreclosure" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Dec. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Dec. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Dec. 17 in the suits below: