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Illinois State Police Face Lawsuit Over Slow Concealed Carry License Approval
The Illinois State Rifle Association filed a lawsuit against the Illinois State Police in an effort to speed up the process of approving concealed carry licenses statewide.
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Illinois State Police Face Lawsuit Over Slow Firearms Permit Approval
The Illinois State Rifle Association filed a lawsuit against the Illinois State Police in an effort to speed up the process of approving concealed carry licenses statewide. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Illinois Rep. Darren Bailey Collapses on House Floor
Illinois Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, collapsed during House proceedings Sunday, prompting first responders to wheel the lawmaker off on a stretcher. Bailey was seen laying on the floor surrounded by other lawmakers as emergency responders attended to him. House Republican Leader Jim Durkin said Bailey had been experiencing gastrointestinal issues and asked people to keep him in their thoughts, the…
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Gun Purchases Spike in Illinois Amid Pandemic, Civil Unrest
Illinois residents shopped for more guns and applied for firearm permits more than any other time in the state’s history as the COVID-19 pandemic raged and Chicago dealt with civil unrest, according to state police data. There have been more than 500,000 inquiries about gun purchases through November, according to Illinois State Police statistics. That is a 45% increase from…
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Here's What Gov. Pritzker Has Said About Another Stay-at-Home Order for Illinois
As health officials across the U.S. brace for a potential surge in coronavirus cases following the Thanksgiving holiday, might Illinois see another statewide stay-at-home order? Here’s a look at what Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said most recently on the topic.
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Here's What Gov. Pritzker Has Said About Another Stay-at-Home Order for Illinois
As new stay-at-home advisories take effect in Chicago and suburban Cook County amid rising coronavirus metrics, might Illinois see another statewide stay-at-home order? Here’s a look at what Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said on the topic.
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Pritzker Warns Illinois Could See Stay-at-Home Order in Coming Days
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned the state a mandatory stay-at-home order could be in place in coming days if coronavirus numbers fail to improve. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Pritzker Announces Major Changes to Illinois' Stay-at-Home Order
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, back in Springfield for the return of the state legislature, announced several changes Wednesday to the state’s stay-at-home order. The next phase should begin at the end of the month and will now allow restaurants to reopen for outdoor dining. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Anti-Defamation League Warns of ‘Disturbing Rhetoric' at Illinois Rallies
Some of the protests against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reopening plan in Illinois have had a dark side. The Anti-Defamation League described some of the rhetoric as anti-Semitic, racist and simply hateful. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Pritzker Announces New Tool to Enforce Stay-at-Home Order Among Businesses
As some states are reopening, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a new crackdown tool for businesses that defy his stay-at-home order, including fines and misdemeanor charges. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Wheaton Gym Decides to Reopen to Limited Number of People
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Pritzker Details What State is Looking at for Potential Reopening
Illinois is seeing its infection rate gradually decline, but how will the state approach reopening? NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has more.
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Illinois May Reopen Region-by-Region, But Not in a Typical Way
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that he’s considering reopening the state region-by-region, but not by using a typical approach. At his daily coronavirus news conference, Pritzker said it’s important to think of regions not in the normal sense of the word, but as “health care regions,” which he said would be based on the availability of intensive care...
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Rockford Area Church Defies Illinois Stay-at-Home Order
A small northern Illinois church defied crowd restrictions in the state’s latest stay-at-home order, holding a Sunday service with dozens of people. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s extension of the order, which took effect Friday and lifts May 30, allows for worship limited to groups of 10, along with other social distancing measures. Roughly 100 people attended The Beloved Church in Lena, according to...
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Illinois Businesses Prepare to Reopen Under Modified Stay-at-Home Order
The last month has been hard on most businesses, and those allowed to reopen Friday under Illinois’ modified stay-at-home order are preparing, hoping for an influx of customers ready to return to a new normal. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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Second Illinois Lawmaker Sues Pritzker Over Stay-at-Home Order
A second Illinois lawmaker has filed a lawsuit against Gov. J.B. Pritzker over his stay-at-home order issued to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Legal Experts Weigh in on Illinois Judge's Stay-at-Home Order Extension Decision
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Judge Issues Restraining Order Exempting Downstate Lawmaker From Pritzker's Stay-at-Home Order
A judge has ruled against Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, issuing a restraining order over the extension of the state’s stay-at-home order, putting the statewide plan in jeopardy. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Golf Courses Among Businesses Allowed to Reopen Under Illinois' Modified Stay-at-Home Order
Illinois’ new stay-at-home order lifts some restrictions, including at golf courses, as residents stare down another 30 days in isolation. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports.
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Read Pritzker's Full Announcement Extending Illinois' Stay-at-Home Order Into May
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced he is extending the statewide stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read Pritzker’s full statement on Illinois’ state-at-home extension below: To start, let me explain a bit about the role of modeling in my decision making. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, I’ve taken into consideration a variety of models from researchers across...