The change puts Illinois in line with the new federal deadline announced in response to the spread of the coronavirus.
One Chicago alderman is calling for the city’s 53 elected officials to forfeit their six-figure salaries for 15 days.
"Taxes are my biggest concern: My property taxes."
“Every day at work I hold my breath until 2:30 when the governor goes on to [say] what’s going to happen next."
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on March 20 ordered state residents to stay home except for essential workers and trips for supplies. The order came as Illinois recorded its fifth death and 585 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
To prepare for a rise in hospital visits, Illinois should remove interstate barriers for medical professionals.
Springfield needs to pull policy levers to mitigate harm. And they should do so as quickly as possible.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to issue the order beginning Saturday to contain spread of COVID-19.
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.
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.
The developer’s recordings helped federal investigators charge Chicago Ald. Ed Burke and deepened the investigation into Illinois state corruption.
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.