Essential Workers Are Risking Their Health To Keep Their Jobs
Many businesses across the state have been forced to adapt due to the statewide stay-at-home order; however, essential workers must still go to work and are at risk of getting sick.
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Illinois Lawmakers Don’t Know When They Will Meet Next
Governor J.B. Pritzker extended the stay-at-home order to April 30 in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The state general assembly has not been able to meet for four weeks now and with the extention of the stay at home order this could go on for much longer.
The 21st—Wednesday, April 01, 2020
On Today's 21st: It’s been almost four weeks since the Illinois General Assembly last met. Like many other groups in Illinois, lawmakers are staying home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We talked to Illinois Senate President Don Harmon about what lawmakers might eventually do to address the crisis.
¿Puedo Salir A Caminar? Esto Es Lo Que Significa Una Orden De Permanecer En Casa
El Gobernador Eric Holcomb anunció una orden de permanecer en casa para todo el estado el la semana pasada. Mientras hay nuevas restricciones a través...
Watch Live: Coronavirus Task Force Details What Data Led To Extension Of Guidelines
The White House's coronavirus task force convened another briefing on Tuesday to detail the modeling and other data that compelled President Trump to extend virus countermeasures deeper into the spring.