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TRANSCRIPT: The full executive order from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker

EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-32 (COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 30) WHEREAS, protecting the health and safety of Illinoisans is among the most important functions of State government; and, WHEREAS, it is critical that Illinoisans who become sick are able to be treated by medical professionals, including when a hospital bed, emergency room bed, or ventilator is needed; and, WHEREAS, it is also critical that the State’s health care and first responder workforce has adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely treat patients, […]

todayMay 1, 2020 29

Capital Area Region

Some restrictions to be eased in Illinois beginning Friday

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Restrictions will loosen slightly in Illinois beginning Friday in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, certain guidelines will be a requirement; otherwise, restrictions may have to be tightened back up. Illinoisans heard in an announcement from Gov. JB Pritzker last week that all residents over the age of two will have a requirement to wear some form of nose and mouth protection as of midnight on Fri., May 1. This requirement applies to locations which abiding […]

todayApril 30, 2020 83

Illinois

Pritzker lashes out at state lawmaker over legal challenge to stay-at-home order

CHICAGO (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that a southern Illinois judge set a dangerous precedent by ruling in favor of a state lawmaker who filed a lawsuit challenging his stay-at-home order. The governor hit back at state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), who won the first round of a legal battle that could go to the Illinois Supreme Court. Pritzker said he has great respect for the judiciary, but called the lawsuit a "charade" and a "political […]

todayApril 28, 2020 27

Illinois

Rep. Bailey granted restraining order against Pritzker shelter-in-place extension

LOUISVILLE, Ill. (Heartland Newsfeed) -- An Illinois state representative was granted a temporary restraining order Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's shelter-in-place order extension. Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) filed the suit in Clay County court this past Thursday. The approval of the restraining order in Bailey v. Pritzker (Case No. 2020-CH-06) rules that Pritzker cannot enforce his 30-day extension of the statewide shelter-in-place order. Moreover, Pritzker's actions to extend the deadline to May 30 was given an unconstitutional declaration by […]

todayApril 28, 2020 93

remote learning

Business & Lifestyle

Gov. Pritzker declares remote learning days continue through end of academic year

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that in-person learning in schools will not resume for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. Remote learning days will take place for all K-12 education for the remainder of the school year. This announcement following careful consideration of science and from close consultations with public health leaders and experts across Illinois and nationwide. Pritzker states during Friday's press conference, "Our decisions must follow the science and the science says […]

todayApril 17, 2020 75

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois Democrats seeking more than $40 billion in Federal bailout funds for pensions, budget deficits

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) -- Illinois lawmakers – citing the state’s pension costs, budget shortfalls, and empty unemployment trust – are asking for more than $40 billion in no-strings-attached aid from the federal government. In a letter to the state's Congressional delegation, Senate President Don Harmon said Illinois state government is projecting significant budget shortfalls in the current, coming and preceding fiscal years. “Illinois could see an estimated revenue loss of $14.1 billion for 2020-2021 due to this pandemic,” they said […]

todayApril 17, 2020 14

East Central Illinois Region

Nokomis Homecoming plans underway, despite pandemic

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Planning continues for the 2020 Nokomis Homecoming celebration, as the Nokomis Homecoming Association held a virtual meeting on Monday, April 6. The tentative dates for the event are July 10-12. The parade will take place on Saturday, July 11, kicking off at 6 p.m. Depending on how conditions are surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, those dates could change as a result. As of publication, there are eight active coronavirus cases with one death. A poll to […]

todayApril 16, 2020 75

Illinois

New Illinois DCFS PSA highlights ways to keep children safe

CHICAGO (Heartland Newsfeed) – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Illinois. To increase awareness, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) released a new public service announcement Tuesday. The PSA campaign highlights simple things everyone can do to help keep children safe during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “At DCFS, we are first responders when it comes to helping families in crisis, but we cannot do this job alone," states DCFS acting director Marc Smith in the PSA. […]

todayApril 14, 2020 49

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois crop report reveals slow corn planting, wheat harvest

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) – There were roughly five days suitable for crop fieldwork in Illinois over the past week ending Sunday, April 12, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report. The report was delivered Monday by crop statistician Mark Schleusener. Temperatures in Illinois are above average Across the Land of Lincoln, the average temperature during the week was 53.3 degrees. As a result, this is 4.7 degrees above normal. Rainfall is below average, moisture supply still adequate Unfortunately, rainfall was […]

todayApril 14, 2020 75

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