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Author Archives: Steve Reick
How Soon We Recover Depends Upon Us
As we move into Phase 3 of the “Restore Illinois” plan tomorrow, there are a few things that need to be said. . None of us are happy about the pace at which life is returning to “normal”. We all … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, State Government, Uncategorized
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Illinois is Burning, Governor. Stop Fiddling Around.
What a week. . And, as is often the case, the big news of the week came on Friday afternoon, when the Illinois Department of Public Health issued an emergency rule which, in effect, turned small business owners who are … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Regulation, State Government
Tagged COVID-19, Emergency Rulemaking, Unemployment
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An Open Letter to the People of the 63rd District
. This week’s announcement by the Governor that McHenry County will be included in the Northeast Region as part of his “Restore Illinois” program to reopen the Illinois economy has resulted in a variety of responses from throughout the 63rd … Continue reading
The Next Step to Opening Up the Economy
With the announcement of Washington’s three-phase plan to begin opening up the economy after the COVID-19 lockdown, the focus now shifts to determining the extent to which states and municipalities meet certain “gating criteria” which show how the rate of … Continue reading
Posted in Federalism, State Government, Uncategorized
Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, Social Distancing
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COVID-19 Update: Local Resources
As you are no doubt aware, the Governor issued an executive order requiring people to stay in their homes until April 7th except for the purpose of obtaining essential needs. A fuller explanation of what constitutes “essential need” and those … Continue reading
Posted in State Government, Uncategorized
Tagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, Food Pantries, State Government
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