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Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund launched, $23 million raised so far for Illinoisans

Governor Pritzker owned those headed words following yesterday’s briefing that announced the newly launched COVID-19 Response Fund (ICRF). The Governor was asked if he had contributed to the newly launched fund himself by reporters. He replied yes, saying The Pritzkers and their Foundation had contributed two-million dollars each to the newly formed fund.

Kankakee County reaches 20 as COVID-19 testing continues

The Kankakee County Health Department announced at 9 am this morning COVID-19 cases had risen in the county from 17 to 20. Three new...

UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19

The UK’s Prime Minster, Boris Johnson, announced he has tested positive for Coronavirus and is now under self-quarantine.  In the past week, Johnson drastically...

Federal Disaster Declaration for Illinois, do-not-resuscitate questioned by doctors

A federal disaster declaration has been declared by President Trump for Illinois as the COVID-19 pandemic case count climbed to 2,538 confirmed cases of...

Zagster suspends all bike rentals due to COVID-19

Zagster, the bike-sharing service with multiple locations across Kankakee County, will suspend all rentals during the COVID-19 outbreak. The company said in a letter to...

Illinois State Police ditch hats, ties to combat COVID-19

The Illinois State Police announced earlier today they would be ditching their trademark hats and ties in an effort to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. “No...