Illinois VA head quits in wake of COVD 19 outbreak at homes
over 4 years in Washington Times
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The director of Illinois’ Veteran Affairs Department is leaving the post, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday. Pritzker said the departure of Linda Chapa LaVia was a "mutual decision” that comes in the wake of deadly outbreaks of COVID-19 at state veterans’ homes, including the LaSalle Veterans’ ...