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U of I honors scientists behind COVID-19 test used by Illinois schools
(The Center Square) – The scientists who developed a saliva-based COVID-19 test being used by Illinois schools were honored Monday.The SHIELD test was granted...
Republican lawmaker seeks numbers on COVID-19 case among children
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker says he is frustrated with a lack of transparency from state health officials on COVID-19 cases among...
Restaurants mull vaccine, masks mandates
(The Center Square) – An Illinois doctor says the quickest way for restaurants to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic is to vaccinate and mask-up...
IDOT looking for snowplow drivers ahead of winter
(The Center Square) – If you have ever dreamed of driving a snowplow in the dead of winter, the state of Illinois is looking...
Illinois tourism industry facing obstacles amid rise in COVID-19 cases
(The Center Square) – As the Illinois tourism industry struggles to get back on its feet, some are stressing that people need to feel...
Illinois launches business grant program
(The Center Square) – Illinois is rolling out another business grant program.The $250 million “Back to Business” (B2B) grant program is designed to help small...