Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker To Ease More COVID-19 Restrictions Starting May 14
Barring a spike in COVID-related hospitalizations, Pritzker announced he intends to begin moving to a full reopening of the state’s economy as soon as next week.
Tony Arnold
Editor, Government and Politics
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Defense Lawyers Hint At More Federal Charges In ComEd Corruption Scandal
Federal prosecutors won’t say whether they’re planning to bring more charges in the already-sprawling political corruption case. But defense lawyers suggest they might.
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Facing Criticism Over Deadly COVID Outbreak At A Veterans’ Home, Pritzker Says He Regrets Hiring VA Leader
Republicans criticized the Democratic governor after a scathing report detailed a lack of leadership and planning contributed to 36 COVID-19 deaths at the LaSalle Veterans Home.
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‘Nobody Seemed To Know What To Do’: Blistering Report Outlines Illinois’ Failure To Protect LaSalle Vets From Deadly COVID Outbreak
A new report details a lack of leadership and communication in response to an outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home in which 36 residents died.
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Ex-Exelon Lobbyist Is Fined For ‘Grossly Inappropriate’ Harassment
David Fein was fired from Exelon after allegations he sexually harassed a colleague. An investigation by the state inspector found the claims credible.
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Pritzker Pushes For Utility Watchdog To Stop Taking Money Tied To ComEd And Comply With FOIA
After the ComEd corruption scandal, Pritzker’s plan would include pay back for the utility giant’s customers and stop the utility giant’s guaranteed rate increases.
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How Should Springfield Clean Up After The ComEd Scandal? Lawmakers’ Reform Plans Are Hazy
One representative says it’s a shame the state must “babysit” utilities following the power company’s bribery scandal. But Democrats still haven’t agreed on a list of ethics reforms.
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Feds Put Spotlight On Cook County Commissioner Luis Arroyo Jr. In Sprawling Corruption Probe
Federal prosecutors sought state tax records for Cook County Commissioner Luis Arroyo Jr. His father, a former state lawmaker, was previously charged with bribery.
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Former Illinois Lawmaker And ComEd Lobbyist Indicted For Tax Evasion
A grand jury indicted Democrat Annazette Collins for allegedly underreporting her income and failing to file tax returns. Her lawyer says she’ll plead not guilty.
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Feds Allege Chicago Political Insider Withheld Information From FBI In Corruption Case
Rudy Acosta, Sr. was close to former State Sen. Martin Sandoval, who admitted he took bribes from a red-light camera company before his death.
