Lawmakers from Illinois’ neighbors oppose federal bailout
By Cole Lauterbach | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – State and federal lawmakers from some of Illinois’ neighboring states say taxpayers there, many of...
How will consumer spending rebound? Experts differ
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Experts expect consumer spending to play a big role in how Illinois' economy recovers from the COVID-19...
Illinois won’t take part in Trump’s payroll tax deferral program
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois plans to continue withholding federal payroll taxes on behalf of its 62,000 employees despite a program President...
Pritzker defends decision on high school football
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that he stands behind his decision to prohibit high school football for the...
Manteno Minit Mart shuts down after employee tests positive for COVID-19
MANTENO – Minit Mart in Manteno shut down Wednesday afternoon at 4pm after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
A company representative reached out to...
Joyce highlights second round of aid for businesses affected by mitigation
PARK FOREST - To help small businesses affected by COVID-19 resurgence mitigations, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is urging business owners to apply for assistance...
