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The Center Square: Pritzker says he’ll provide ‘pandemic playbook’ despite one on books before COVID-19
Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order that lasted for more than two months.
Some lawmakers want a review of how he’s handled the COVID-19 pandemic.
NPR Illinois: Illinois House Passes Bill To Extend Ballot Drop Boxes For Future Election
Democratic state lawmakers are pushing to make permanent many of the voting options Illinois piloted for the 2020 General Election last fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Illinois House last week approved extending the use of ballot drop boxes and curbside voting indefinitely. However, critics said the proposal could lead to election security issues.