Springfield News
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Businesses in Illinois will be fined up to $2,500 if they violate the state’s mask mandate.
An administrative rule that gives the state power to fine business owners who don't mandate mask use is being seen by some as an overreach, especially at a time of economic uncertainty. However, Gov. JB Pritzker says the added penalties are necessary when public health data shows the state could soon become a hotspot for the virus. -
Gov. Pritzker speaks at the Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago on new state housing assistant program.
Illinois renters struggling to pay rent during the coronavirus pandemic may now apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to help ease the burden, state officials announced Monday. -
AUG 10, 2020
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AUG 07, 2020
Attempting to seize on an opportunity afforded to by the bad press Commonwealth Edison has received since being charged with bribery in federal court, advocates in support of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) introduced a revamped package that they say will move Illinois closer to 100 percent renewable energy.
Leaders including Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Gov. JB Pritzker and U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush cut the ribbon on a new Blue Cross Blue Shield in Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood.
