Pritzker, Bailey Make Rounds Ahead Of Election Day
(Chicago, IL) — Both Illinois governor candidates are making the rounds ahead of tomorrow’s general election. Appearing yesterday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” JB Pritzker said he’s confident Democrats can take over control of both the U.S. House and Senate from Republicans. The governor didn’t confirm whether he plans to run for president in 2028, instead saying he will work to make sure a Democrat wins. Republican Darren Bailey met with supporters on Saturday in Chicago, where he plans to campaign further today.
Open Enrollment for the Get Covered Illinois Health Underway
(Chicago, IL) — Open Enrollment for Get Covered Illinois is underway. Enrollment runs through January 15th. Illinoisans can enroll in, renew or change their health insurance. Get Covered Illinois is in its second year as a state-based marketplace.
Pritzker Announces Agency Leadership Change In IDOL
(Chicago, IL) — Changes are coming to Governor Pritzker’s administration. Pritzker announced the departure of Illinois Department of Labor Director Jane Flanagan. Mike Lazzeri has been appointed to lead the department, pending Senate approval. Officials say under Flanagan’s leadership, IDOL experienced significant staffing growth and more than tripled the number of unpaid wages collected annually for workers. Lazzeri joins the IDOL after serving as Regional Administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor.
>>Man Killed By Cops During Metro East Domestic Dispute
(Fairview Heights, IL) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed by police in Fairfview Heights. Officers were called to the scene early Friday morning for a call about a man driving through a yard on Bunkum Road and making threats. They say when they arrived the man ran at police with a large knife in his hands, and refused orders to drop the weapon. Officers opened fire, hitting the man several times. He later died at an area hospital.