PRITZKER ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO MITIGATE IMPACT OF TRUMP’S IMPACT ON ILLINOIS’ BUDGET
Governor Pritzker is taking action to help mitigate what he calls President Trump’s disastrous economic policies on Illinois’ budget. Pritzker signed an Executive Order directing state agencies to identify up to four-percent of Fiscal Year 2026 General Funds appropriations to reserve. The order also requires agencies to conduct immediate budget reviews to identify efficiencies and reductions. The governor’s office says this action comes as all states are forced to manage the Trump and Congressional Republicans’ budget bill that threatens state revenue streams and places pressure on Illinois’ fiscal stability.
IDPH ISSUES VACCINE GUIDELINES FOR FLU AND COVID -19 VACCINES
The Illinois Department of Public Health is issuing its own guidelines for flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The flu shot is recommended for anyone six months and older in the state. The IDPH is also recommending the COVID vaccine for adults ages 18 and older, as well as children between the ages of six and 23 months. That goes against guidance issued last week by the CDC, which declined to recommend the vaccine for anyone.
PRITZKER ANNOUNCES ATTENDANCE RESULTS FOR 2025 STATE FAIRS
The state fairs in Illinois continue to be a big draw. Governor Pritzker announced the attendance for the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair totaled over one-million this year. Springfield welcomed over 723-thousand attendees to the Illinois State Fair, marking the second-largest turnout in its history. The Du Quoin State Fair drew more than 282-thousand people, breaking the previous record set last year.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT SUSPENDS TOM DEVORE’S LAW LICENSE FOR 60 DAYS
The Illinois Supreme Court has suspended former Republican attorney general nominee Tom DeVore’s law license for 60 days, following an ethics investigation tied to his relationship with a former client, Riley Craig. The court’s decision upholds a recommendation from the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC), which found DeVore violated multiple professional conduct rules.
DeVore, known for high-profile lawsuits challenging COVID-19 restrictions, began a romantic relationship with Craig after representing her in a lawsuit to reopen her salon in 2020. The ARDC determined DeVore continued to represent Craig in legal matters even after their relationship began, creating a conflict of interest. Additionally, DeVore became involved in Craig’s business ventures and failed to provide necessary legal safeguards.
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