JB Pritzker

Since this COVID-19 mess began, we've been hearing from listeners who aren't happy with a "one-size-fits-all" approach to dealing with the pandemic in Illinois.

Facebook estimates that the facility will support an estimated 100 jobs to operate the facility as well has hundreds of construction jobs.

Governor JB Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan moves into the next to last, and probably longest phase beginning today, so here's a quick primer on Phase-4 reopening.

Governor JB Pritzker laid out the structuring for how schools will be able to reopen this fall as part of the Phase-4 recovery plan, which takes effect Friday.

We've been in Phase-3 of the "Restore Illinois" plan since late May, and according to current metrics, the earliest phase four of the plan could begin is this Friday.

The relief package is a result of funding from the federal CARES Act, and provides relief for communities and businesses impacted by the coronavirus.

So you can't exactly belly up to the blackjack table at your favorite Illinois casino yet, but you will be able to resume video gambling a week from Friday.

Calling it an arbitrary timeline, State Senator Dave Syverson and Republican colleagues, have asked Governor Pritzker to move up the date for Phase-4 reopening.

Governor JB Pritzker's executive order okays limited in-person instructions at both public and private schools this summer.

House Bill 2682 passed the General Assembly in May. With Governor Pritzker's signature, Illinois now joins 34 other states with similar policies.