Coverage dated March 7, 2022 to March 8, 2022

Illinois lawmakers ditch rule requiring they wear masks

Headline from Fox32 Chicago

Just a week after ousting bare-faced Republican lawmakers for a third time in 13 days, the Illinois House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to give the chamber’s mask mandate itself the boot.

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The Center Square
Mask mandate for Illinois state lawmakers relaxed (opens The Center Square)
Published Mar 7, 2022
The Center Square's feed description
(The Center Square) – The Illinois House and Senate are now mask optional. That makes the lawsuit against the House’s mandate unnecessary.
Fox32 Chicago
Illinois lawmakers ditch rule requiring they wear masks (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Mar 8, 2022
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
Just a week after ousting bare-faced Republican lawmakers for a third time in 13 days, the Illinois House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to give the chamber’s mask mandate itself the boot.
Herald & Review
Illinois House drops mask requirement (opens Herald & Review)
Published Mar 8, 2022
Herald & Review's feed description
Lawmakers on Tuesday ended a requirement to wear masks in the Illinois House chambers, an issue that had led to friction and removal of some representatives in recent months.
NBC Chicago
Illinois Lawmakers Ditch Mask Rule as Republicans Argue It's Time to Face Ethics Reforms (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Mar 8, 2022
NBC Chicago's feed description
Just a week after ousting bare-faced Republican lawmakers for a third time in 13 days, the Illinois House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to give the chamber’s mask mandate itself the boot.

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