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IL COVID workers' comp rules repealed after court loss; Pritzker intends to 'revisit,' 'reissue'
Businesses had said the new rules were illegal, but Pritzker had said they're needed because employers should "pick up the tab" for COVID-19 illnesses among their workers -
Prosecutor's memo: Pritzker's stay home order may not survive scrutiny in court
A memo, obtained and published by Edgar County Watchdogs, reveals concerns by prosecutors over their ability to legally enforce Pritzker's COVID-19 emergency orders. -
Springfield judge blocks Pritzker's COVID workers' comp rule changes; Employers say are illegal, could cost billions
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to business groups who accused the Pritzker administration of illegally enacting new workers' comp rules to leave employers to "pick up the tab" for COVID illness -
Pritzker extends stay at home order til May 30, but how long will the law allow him to do so?
A lawsuit from a downstate Republican state representative demands the courts block Pritzker, until and unless the General Assembly takes action to grant him more emergency powers. -
Illinois personal income tax revenue could fall up to $6.6 billion from COVID-19 lockdown
The severe economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus outbreak and measures taken to contain it could cause state personal income tax revenues to fall by 14.7% to 33.8% this year. -
Illinois distillery ditches bourbon for hand sanitizer during outbreak
Bourbon is out and hand sanitizer is in at a northern Illinois distillery. -
Let’s not let this crisis go to waste - show appreciation for unsung heroes all across the country
Now is the time to support our leaders, to stop finger-pointing and playing ‘gotcha’ with one’s perceived political enemies at every opportunity. It is the time to show appreciation for the unsung heroes all across this country, the time – to borrow a phrase – to make America great again. -
Special Report: Illinois must act now to guard against COVID-19 financial fallout
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is creating volatility and uncertainty in financial markets and among businesses across the globe. Every state government will face serious fiscal and economic challenges as a result. -
Elik reacts to Governor's budget address
Their budget solution: spend more money we don’t have and impose tax hikes, hurting families and our economy. -
Trump commutes Blagojevich's sentence; Former governor was charged with attempting to sell Obama's 'golden' Senate seat
President Donald Trump has commuted the federal prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the president told reporters Tuesday. -
It's actually illegal for sheriff's deputies to have suppressors in Illinois, so why is Madison County spending tax money on them?
As a taxpayer, I don't want my tax money wasted on police equipment that police cannot use, and if used, will lead to future embarrassment once a critic of the police and/or county figures it out. -
Gas pump attendant bill introduced by Illinois rep is ridiculous
llinois Rep. Camille Lilly recently authored a bill which would impact all Illinois drivers of gas-guzzling vehicles. Her proposed Gas Station Attendant Act states, "No gas may be pumped at a gas station in this State unless it is pumped by a gas station attendant employed at the gas station." She promises her bill will lead to more safety, convenience, and jobs. -
Meier opposes legislation banning motorists from filling up their gas tank
Legislation recently filed in the Illinois House of Representatives seeks to ban individuals from pumping their own gas at a filling station. The bill introduced by State Representative Camille Lilly of Cook County would make Illinois the second state in the nation to ban motorists from pumping gas at a filling station. -
Corruption is the root of Illinois’ problems
As I head back to Springfield for the 2020 legislative session I am reminded of the important issues our state is faced with today. The issue I hear most from people in my district lately is, what is the legislature going to do to stop corruption in state government? I could not agree more that something must be done. -
Illinois pensions 101: Paltry contributions yield million-dollar payouts
Across all five state retirement systems, typical career workers pay for about 5% of the cost of their pension benefits. They receive an average of $1.7 million to $3.6 million. -
Madigan celebrates 35th year as Illinois House Speaker
Illinoisans will soon cast a vote on the biggest ballot question in the history of Madigan’s record-breaking speakership. -
Illinois saw nation's worst population loss during the decade
Illinois suffered its sixth consecutive year of population decline in 2019, driven entirely by residents leaving for other states. -
Nine new Illinois taxes totaling $1 billion take effect Jan. 1
Nearly half of the 20 tax and fee hikes passed to support a record $40 billion state budget and $45 billion infrastructure plan hit on New Year’s Day. -
Madison County State's Attorney candidate Haine against FOID Card Act while opponent Uhe is mum
ALTON – Tom Haine, Alton resident and Edwardsville-area attorney running for Madison County State's Attorney, holds what every gun owner in the state should have - an Illinois Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) Card. -
Monroe County Clerk McLean appointed to Illinois Electronic Recording Commission
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has appointed Monroe County Clerk and Recorder Jonathan McLean to a serve a three-year term on the Illinois Electronic Recording Commission.