Category: Federal Government

Though the new coronavirus pandemic is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, Gov. JB Pritzker and other state officials on Wednesday urged residents to complete the census and ensure the state does not lose hundreds of millions in federal funds.

Illinois’ two Democratic U.S. senators joined their colleagues Wednesday night in supporting a $2 trillion bill intended to mitigate the dire financial straits caused by the pandemic.

Both of Illinois’ U.S. senators voted Sunday against a new coronavirus pandemic relief bill, arguing that it did not go far enough to help healthcare workers or families who have been laid off during the crisis.

Both Illinois senators signed off Wednesday on a bipartisan plan targeted at the spreading new coronavirus.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., has asked federal officials to outline efforts they will make to ensure the affordability and availability for any future new coronavirus vaccines.