Tony Arnold
Reporter, Government and Politics
Tony has a B.A. in American Studies from Miami University. He previously worked at WNIJ in DeKalb, IL and WMUB in Oxford, OH. His first job in journalism was as a stringer, recording stats for local high school sports.
Stories by Tony Arnold
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When Will We Know If Illinois’ Proposed Tax Amendment Passes?
Advocates of the graduated income tax amendment in Illinois expect a long wait to count the mail-in ballots to know whether it passes or fails. Opponents disagree.
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Gov. Pritzker To Suspend Indoor Dining In Lake And McHenry Counties Amid COVID-19 Surge
Governor’s order means Chicago and all of the collar counties will have suspended dining by Saturday. Mayor Lori Lightfoot backed off some of her opposition to the order Wednesday.
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Gov. Pritzker Suspends Indoor Dining In Chicago, But Mayor Lightfoot Pushes Back
Gov. JB Pritzker announced the suspension of indoor service at bars and restaurants and limits on gatherings to 25 people in Chicago because of surges in COVID-19. Mayor Lori Lightfoot questioned the decision on national television.
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COVID-19 Surge Spurs Restrictions On Bars, Restaurants In Suburban Cook County
Starting Wednesday, the state is banning indoor dining at bars and restaurants in one of the most populous parts of Illinois.
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Here’s Why Suburban Cook County Lags In Processing Vote-By-Mail Ballots
Statewide, 37% of all vote-by-mail ballots have already been returned. But as of Wednesday, suburban Cook County election officials reported a measly 10% return rate.
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Suspicious Of Trump, Pritzker Would Want State To Vet A COVID-19 Vaccine
Accusing the president of politicizing the FDA and CDC, Gov. JB Pritzker said Illinois has the experts to examine a potential vaccine before distributing it.
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Illinois To Halt Indoor Dining In 4 Suburban Counties Amid COVID-19 Surge
Gov. JB Pritzker announced a suspension of in-person dining and bar service in certain suburban counties starting Friday as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
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Everything You Need To Know About Voting Drop Boxes In Illinois
Who decides where boxes go? How do I know my ballot is secure in that box? We’re answering questions you have about mail-in-ballot boxes.
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What To Know About The Income Tax Question On Your Illinois Ballot
Debate over the tax amendment has shaped up as a clash between two of the wealthiest people on the planet. But what would it mean for you?
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How Are Illinois Politicians Keeping Safe From COVID-19 — And What Happens If They Get Sick?
There are daily temperature checks, weekly coronavirus tests — and the ubiquitous masks. But there are also succession plans in case a top executive gets too sick to work.
