State leaders block Pritzker from reimposing school mask mandate

By Joe Tabor

02/15/2022

Shortly after a downstate judge threw Pritzker’s mask mandates into question, a bipartisan committee voted against reimposing another K-12 school mask mandate.

TAGS: COVID-19, JB Pritzker, mask mandate, public schools

Pritzker keeps mask mandates for schools indefinitely

By Amy Korte

02/09/2022

The governor’s maintenance of statewide school mask mandates without benchmarks for their removal makes Illinois an outlier.

TAGS: COVID-19, JB Pritzker, mask mandate, public schools

Pritzker extends indoor mask mandate through Feb. 28, keeps students masked

By Patrick Andriesen

02/09/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is keeping Illinois’ indoor mask mandate in place through Feb. 28. Schools statewide will be required to keep students and staff masked.

TAGS: COVID-19, JB Pritzker, mask mandate

California, Connecticut drop mask mandates as Pritzker fights to keep control

By Dylan Sharkey

02/08/2022

Gov. J.B Pritzker is appealing a state court ruling striking down Illinois’ mask mandate in schools. His appeal and his 24th emergency declaration come as California and Connecticut join a growing list of states loosening their restrictions.

High school parents sue to block Pritzker COVID-19 vax mandates

By Patrick Andriesen

01/14/2022

Illinois parents of athletes sued to prevent school districts and state powers from mandating vaccinations for high school students. The lawsuit argues such an order would be arbitrary and violate students’ rights.

TAGS: COVID-19, JB Pritzker, vaccine mandate

Illinois has been subject to Pritzker’s emergency powers for nearly 22 months. Where does this power come from?

By Joe Tabor

01/06/2022

Illinois’ emergency management statute grants the governor broad powers to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the General Assembly has shown no interest in amending it.

TAGS: COVID-19, emergency, JB Pritzker

Illinois teachers sue Pritzker over COVID-19 school mandates

By Patrick Andriesen

12/14/2021

A class-action lawsuit filed by 88 Illinois teachers seeks to block Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 mandates on shots, tests and vaccinations for school personnel.

TAGS: COVID-19, JB Pritzker, masks, teachers union

Illinois State Police audit shows $2.3 million went missing

By Dylan Sharkey

12/10/2021

Illinois State Police are facing audits showing $2.3 million is missing as lawmakers seek answers about old computers and late firearms IDs. Also, lawsuits and an indictment outline theft and sex harassment claims at the agency managing troopers.

TAGS: illinois state police, Legislative Audit Commission

COVID-19 tests, masks required to see some of Illinois State Fair

By Noah Shaar

08/10/2021

2021’s Illinois State Fair will require all visitors to wear masks indoors and prove vaccination or a negative test to enter certain venues.

TAGS: coronavirus, COVID-19, executive order, Illinois, JB Pritzker, masks, Springfield, State Fair, vaccine

Illinois corruption package is light on needed reforms

By Joe Tabor

05/27/2021

Senate Bill 4, the likely vehicle for ethics reform in Springfield, offers slight improvements over the Madigan era. But if Illinois is serious about ending its culture of corruption, key points need more muscle.

TAGS: corruption, Democratic Party, ethics reform, Illinois

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State leaders block Pritzker from reimposing school mask mandate

Pritzker keeps mask mandates for schools indefinitely

Pritzker extends indoor mask mandate through Feb. 28, keeps students masked

California, Connecticut drop mask mandates as Pritzker fights to keep control

High school parents sue to block Pritzker COVID-19 vax mandates

Illinois has been subject to Pritzker’s emergency powers for nearly 22 months. Where does this power come from?

Illinois teachers sue Pritzker over COVID-19 school mandates

Illinois State Police audit shows $2.3 million went missing

COVID-19 tests, masks required to see some of Illinois State Fair

Illinois corruption package is light on needed reforms

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