Springfield News
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DEC 23, 2020
Seventeen residents at the Manteno Veterans’ Home have died from COVID-19 since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last week, when members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee gathered in Chicago for a special hearing, lawmakers were overwhelmingly focused on asking state officials about the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home. -
DEC 18, 2020
The Regional Transit Authority board approved its 2021 budget Thursday with a heavy reliance on additional federal funding.
The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) on Thursday approved a $3 billion budget for 2021 that heavily relies on additional funding from Congress, which officials anticipate could provide $450 million to the agency. -
DEC 17, 2020
Members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee met Wednesday for a hearing on the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home.
Illinois lawmakers searched for answers and accountability Wednesday when they spent nearly four hours grilling members of Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration about the recent COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home that has killed 33 residents. -
DEC 16, 2020
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday announced more than $700 million in budget cuts.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday announced more than $700 million in budget reductions for the current fiscal year, while eyeing additional changes including potential furloughs for state employees, as part of an early attempt to begin addressing the state’s $3.9 billion budget deficit. -
DEC 15, 2020
Rep. Deanne Mazzochi and Rep. Chris Welch traded pointed criticism of their political parties on Monday during the final meeting of the House committee investigating Speaker Mike Madigan.
The special House of Representatives committee charged with investigating Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) on Monday rejected Republicans’ latest efforts to subpoena witnesses before suddenly, concluding the committee’s work after just three meetings.
News in brief: Pritzker disappointed Madigan didn’t take advantage of investigating committee; board rebuffs Mercy hospital closure plan; coalition of governors urges safety during holidays
House Speaker Mike Madigan
