Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker News

Illinois Governor Vetoes Personal Injury Prejudgment Interest Legislation

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has vetoed a bill that would have provided for prejudgment interest in the recovery of damages in personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits. House Bill 3360 “provides for the recovery of prejudgment interest on all damages …

Illinois Governor Bans Indoor Dining in Chicago as Virus Cases Surge

Surging COVID-19 cases in Chicago has prompted Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to ban indoor dining and bar services and limit the number of people gathering in one place. However, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she isn’t sure Pritzker’s new restrictions …