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Illinois man's GoFundMe campaign to sue Gov. Pritzker gains support

By April Bamburg | May 27, 2020

An Illinois man upset with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's handling of the COVID-19 outbreak started a GoFundMe campaign to pay for a lawsuit against the governor's alleged abuse of power.

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Rabine Group owner urges rejection of Pritzker's progressive income tax

By April Bamburg | May 27, 2020

Illinois business owner Gary Rabine is speaking out against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed progressive income tax, which is expected to be on the November ballot.

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American Revolution 2.0 founder Josh Ellis discusses protests to reopen states

By April Bamburg | May 23, 2020

Josh Ellis, an organizer of American Revolution 2.0, called on state leaders to end COVID-19-related shutdowns and allow Americans to get back to work, church, and the people who are important in their lives.

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U.K. study reveals no link between children and the spread of COVID-19

By April Bamburg | May 6, 2020

As part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order extension, all Illinois residents are required to wear a face mask or covering of some sort when outside their homes and social distancing isn’t possible, such as entering a business or other indoor public settings.

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State Capitol protesters voice opposition to Pritzker's orders, ignore face mask and social distancing precautions

By April Bamburg | May 6, 2020

A small group of Illinoisans gathered in Springfield on May 1 to protest Gov. J.B. Pritzker's recently extended stay-at-home order, and some observers noted that many protesters gave little thought of social distancing or mask-wearing during the event.

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Illinois base revenue drops $2.7 billion compared to April 2019

By April Bamburg | May 5, 2020

Illinois' revenue dropped by nearly half in April 2020 compared to April 2019, a drop of $2.7 billion.

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Sen. Duckworth criticizes President Trump's handling of ventilator supply

By April Bamburg | May 2, 2020

Illinois’ Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth last month drew attention when she voiced her opinion on President Trump and the need for ventilators during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Illinois Appellate Prosecutor's Office memo could spell trouble for Pritzker

By April Bamburg | Apr 29, 2020

There could be legal issues for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, according to a memo written by David J. Robinson, the chief deputy director of the Illinois Appellate Prosecutor’s Office.

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President Trump wonders why Illinois, blue states deserve federal help

By April Bamburg | Apr 29, 2020

President Trump took aim at Illinois in a tweet April 27, referencing a bailout request from Illinois Senate President Mark Harmon, who asked for $44 billion from the federal government last week.

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Illinois residents protest Pritzker's stay-at-home orders

By April Bamburg | Apr 29, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s expansion of his executive order that kept most Illinois residents in their homes and shut down many businesses has hit a legal roadblock and may not take effect on May 1 but there are still Illinois citizens planning to protest the shutdown.

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Official in Illinois Appellate Prosecutor's Office raises concerns about Pritzker's executive orders

By April Bamburg | Apr 28, 2020

A memo written by David J. Robinson, the chief deputy director of the Illinois Appellate Prosecutor’s Office, to the director of the office, Patrick J. Delfino, could prove problematic for Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker after the COVID-19 pandemic slows or ends.

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Illinois undeserving of federal pension bailout, Mike Shedlock says

By April Bamburg | Apr 28, 2020

Illinois has asked Congress for a bailout, but not because of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Rep. Darren Bailey wins restraining order against Pritzker's latest stay-at-home order extension

By April Bamburg | Apr 27, 2020

A second extension of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order has been blocked by a Clay County judge.

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Watchdog: Illinois Senate Democrats want to use pandemic to fix pension problems

By April Bamburg | Apr 22, 2020

Wirepoints published a letter April 17 written by Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) which amounts to a federal bailout request that asked for billions.

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Watchdog: Pritzker appears to violate own executive order on gatherings in WGN clip

By April Bamburg | Apr 21, 2020

On April 16, WGN 9 reported on a finding that the state of Illinois had spent millions on KN95 masks from China that may not be usable. The station said the masks are being recalled by other states after departments of health found that these masks don’t meet standards required to protect individuals from the novel coronavirus.

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Progressive tax amendment may further hurt Illinois' small businesses unless General Assembly removes from ballot

By April Bamburg | Apr 20, 2020

Already under devastating COVID-19 pressure, Illinois businesses could be dealt another blow in the form of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive income tax, which is headed to voters on the November ballot, unless the General Assembly quickly rescinds the progressive income tax amendment passed last year.

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Rep. Skillicorn urges Gov. Pritzker to focus on Illinois problems instead of national politics

By April Bamburg | Apr 16, 2020

Rep. Allen Skillicorn called on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to focus on the needs of Illinois residents and work on the inundated unemployment system instead of criticizing President Trump

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Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon takes state to task on its reporting of COVID-19 data

By April Bamburg | Apr 9, 2020

Mark Glennon, Wirepoints founder, took Illinois to task over its reporting of hospitalizations and resource availability information related to the COVID-19 outbreak in his April 6 article "Illinois Finally Starts Collecting Key Coronavirus Hospitalization Info. The Backstory is Shameful."

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Rep. Butler urges Governor Pritzker to communicate better during COVID-19 crisis

By April Bamburg | Apr 9, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says that he and his office are doing a good job of talking with downstate legislators during the COVID-19 crisis, and regularly updating people on the state’s response.

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Rep. Allen Skillicorn files legislation to delay property tax payments during public health emergencies

By April Bamburg | Apr 9, 2020

On April 8, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) filed a bill to establish guidelines to provide Illinois residents with property tax relief during public health emergencies—such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.