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Justice Kavanaugh denies emergency request from Illinois GOP groups seeking to hold large rallies

July 4, 2020

Justice Kavanaugh denies emergency request from Illinois GOP groups seeking to hold large rallies

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday denied an emergency appeal submitted by GOP lawmakers from Illinois that had argued against the governor’s restrictions on meeting in groups larger than 10 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump blasts Illinois governor, Chicago mayor for ongoing gun violence: 'You must establish law and order'

June 26, 2020

Trump blasts Illinois governor, Chicago mayor for ongoing gun violence: 'You must establish law and order'

President Trump blasted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker in a letter Friday over ongoing gun violence that has plagued the city in recent years, accusing both Democrats of putting "your own political interests ahead of the lives, safety and fortunes of your own citizens."

Illinois hotels reeling from coronavirus lockdowns urge governor to expand convention capacities

June 24, 2020

Illinois hotels reeling from coronavirus lockdowns urge governor to expand convention capacities

A hotel lobby group in Illinois is asking elected leaders to increase the capacity of conventions in an effort to help the industry recover from massive layoffs and steep declines in reservations amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Illinois Republican Party sues Dem governor Pritzker over right to assemble during coronavirus lockdowns

June 16, 2020

Illinois Republican Party sues Dem governor Pritzker over right to assemble during coronavirus lockdowns

The Illinois Republican Party, along with other GOP groups, has filed a lawsuit over its right to assemble as a political group during the coronavirus pandemic, one week after Gov. J.B. Pritzker marched alongside protesters to fight police brutality.

Illinois governor lifts restrictions on churches after legal battles

May 29, 2020

Illinois governor lifts restrictions on churches after legal battles

Chicago churches claimed "victory" Thursday when Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker lifted the restrictions on houses of worship, after Mayor Lori Lightfoot fined churches for defying orders.

Illinois bars, restaurants can reopen a month earlier with outdoor seating, Pritzker says

May 21, 2020

Illinois bars, restaurants can reopen a month earlier with outdoor seating, Pritzker says

Illinois restaurants and bars looking to reopen their outdoor dining areas during the coronavirus pandemic will now be allowed do so a month earlier than expected, the state’s governor says.

Chicago fines churches for holding services in violation of statewide lockdown order

May 20, 2020

Chicago fines churches for holding services in violation of statewide lockdown order

Chicago has begun fining churches for holding services that do not comply with the Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker's statewide stay-at-home order, telling Fox News that three churches will be hit with penalties for services it held on Sunday, May 17.

Hunker down: Some states say no full-scale reopening until coronavirus vaccine, treatment is ready

May 19, 2020

Hunker down: Some states say no full-scale reopening until coronavirus vaccine, treatment is ready

As most states begin to move forward with measures to reopen their economies, some governors and big-city mayors are now saying the restrictions will not fully be lifted until a vaccine or treatment for the disease is available -- a timeline that could take a year or more.

Illinois governor's family firm owns stake in companies involved in coronavirus testing

May 19, 2020

Illinois governor's family firm owns stake in companies involved in coronavirus testing

Republicans in Illinois are crying foul that Gov. J.B. Pritzker could be financially benefiting from the coronavirus pandemic amid reports that his family’s investment firm has a stake in two companies doing tests for the contagion.

Illinois county defies governor, vows it's 'back open for business' during coronavirus outbreak

May 13, 2020

Illinois county defies governor, vows it's 'back open for business' during coronavirus outbreak

An Illinois county is declaring itself “back open for business” Wednesday after officials voted in favor of beginning its own economic recovery plan as opposed to the one laid out by the state.