Illinois – Basic logic ignored in shutdown order – Edgar County Watchdogs

The current state of emergency declared by Governor JB Pritzker on March 9th has gone well beyond the 30-day limit set by law. “Upon such proclamation, the Governor shall have and may exercise for a period not to exceed 30 days the following emergency powers;” 20 ILCS 3305/7 Considering this is Illinois where political figures historically, especially Governors, have little regard for the law, the fact remains the law is to be applied as written.

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