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Illinois churches defy Gov. Pritzker’s ‘absurd’ restrictions on in-person services

May 12, 2020

Illinois churches defy Gov. Pritzker’s ‘absurd’ restrictions on in-person services

Some Illinois churches held services Sunday in defiance of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's coronavirus orders limiting worship services to 10 people.

Illinois governor, staff to quarantine after aide tests positive for coronavirus

May 11, 2020

Illinois governor, staff to quarantine after aide tests positive for coronavirus

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and all his staffers are working from home in self-quarantine after a member of the governor's senior staff tested positive for coronavirus.

Ex-NY Times reporter blasts governors over 'infuriating' lockdowns: 'They are fools and haven't read the data'

May 5, 2020

Ex-NY Times reporter blasts governors over 'infuriating' lockdowns: 'They are fools and haven't read the data'

Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson, the most prominent critic of the models informing lawmakers' response to the coronavirus crisis, told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Tuesday that local leaders should allow Americans to get back to work while protecting the most vulnerable populations.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker's religious freedom add-on makes stay-at-home order constitutional, federal judge says

May 5, 2020

Illinois Gov. Pritzker's religious freedom add-on makes stay-at-home order constitutional, federal judge says

A U.S. district judge ruled Sunday that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order is constitutional.

Illinois lawmaker accuses governor of 'trampling' on people's rights with lockdown orders

May 1, 2020

Illinois lawmaker accuses governor of 'trampling' on people's rights with lockdown orders

Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is "trampling" on the rights of state residents with his stringent coronavirus lockdown orders, GOP state Rep. Darren Bailey charged Friday.

Illinois judge rules against Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order in suit brought by GOP lawmaker

April 28, 2020

Illinois judge rules against Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order in suit brought by GOP lawmaker

On the same day as he was dealt a blow by his state's judiciary, Pritzker extended his stay-at-home-order, with some modifications making it less strict than the current one, until May 30.

Chicago partygoers in viral video are 'literally putting everyone around you in danger,' governor says

April 27, 2020

Chicago partygoers in viral video are 'literally putting everyone around you in danger,' governor says

A viral video purportedly showed a massive house party in Chicago Sunday despite a stay-at-home order meant to limit the impact of the coronavirus.

Chicago Tribune blasts Illinois Senate's 'rotten' request for $41.6B federal bailout as 'shameless'

April 24, 2020

Chicago Tribune blasts Illinois Senate's 'rotten' request for $41.6B federal bailout as 'shameless'

The editorial board of the Chicago Tribune has repeatedly slammed the Illinois State Senate's request for a whopping $41.6 billion federal bailout as the state's financial troubles continue to grow amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Donna Brazile: It’s wrong to protest coronavirus restrictions keeping us at home – Saving lives is priority

April 24, 2020

Donna Brazile: It’s wrong to protest coronavirus restrictions keeping us at home – Saving lives is priority

Protesters don’t seem to understand that the state government orders requiring us to stay at home except for limited activities – like shopping for food or medicine, or getting medical care, or performing essential jobs – are protecting the health and lives of us all, including the protesters and their families.

Countries criticize China for sending – and resending – faulty coronavirus test kits, supplies

April 23, 2020

Countries criticize China for sending – and resending – faulty coronavirus test kits, supplies

It's been months - and China still can't deliver. The COVID-19 global outbreak that ignited a mad dash to buy up millions of masks, rapid test kits and other personal protective equipment around the world hit a major snag when countries counted on China for help. The growing pains of trying to slide into the role of international hero as well as rushing - and failing - to fulfill billions of orders might lead to China's undoing.