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August 1, 2020 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:As COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Illinois, Governor Pritzker issued a stern warning this week that some of Illinois’ eleven public health regions may be headed for…

July 17, 2020 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:COVID-19 Update: On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,257 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths. To date, IDPH is reporting a total…

July 10, 2020 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed SB2541 (Steans/Harris) which contains the language necessary to renew the hospital assessment program in Illinois to enable the state to capture $3.9 billion in federal funds. This represents…

June 27, 2020 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:COVID-19: On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 894 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 41 additional confirmed deaths. Illinois is reporting a total of 139,434…

June 20, 2020 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:COVID-19: On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 593 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 55 additional deaths. To date, the Department is reporting a…

June 15, 2020 Update

GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS:Governor Pritzker is working with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on a new legislative package the reportedly includes police accountability and criminal justice reforms. No other details were given…