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GOP Pressures Democratic Illinois Governor To Reopen State Faster

Paul Sherlock
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WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

House Republicans say Illinois' pandemic control plan needs GOP input and have again urged the Democratic governor to convene the Legislature.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday released a five-phase plan to reopen shuttered businesses and ease social distancing guidelines imposed to quell the coronavirus crisis.

 

On Wednesday, GOP lawmakers said Pritzker's plan moves too slowly to save many businesses and take the state back to how it was before.

 

Lawmakers haven't met in session since early March, but say they could meet safely if they follow public health department guidelines.

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