Illinois lawmaker demands accountability in one of state's deadliest COVID outbreaks

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin is demanding accountability regarding one of Illinois' deadliest COVID-19 outbreak.

LASALLE, Ill. - Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin is demanding accountability regarding one of the state's deadliest COVID-19 outbreaks.

The Republican called for action regarding the outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home.

Rezin blamed Gov. J.B. Pritzker for failing to recommend critical recommendations.

She is calling for a bill that would impose the limits on the governor's emergency powers.

Nearly 200 veterans and staff members were infected, and 36 died.