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Illinois delivers more than 269,000 vaccines; 126,111 vaccinated thus far
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINFIELD — As Illinois’ COVID-19 hospitalization and case numbers have stabilized since the second-wave highs last month, the governor’s office...
Only three new laws take effect Jan. 1
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD — When a new year begins in Illinois, there typically are dozens if not hundreds of new laws going...
Quincy veterans home resident tests positive for Legionnaires’ disease
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD — A resident at the state-run veterans home in Quincy has tested positive for both COVID-19 and Legionnaires’ disease,...
Restaurant asks Illinois Supreme Court to throw out indoor dining ban
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD — Lawyers for a Kane County restaurant are asking the Illinois Supreme Court to overturn an appellate court decision...
Vaccine doses sent to 77 hospitals statewide
By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD — Coronavirus vaccinations from the state’s National Strategic Stockpile were delivered Thursday to 77 hospitals in 45 counties throughout...
LaSalle Veterans’ Home administrator fired, nursing director placed on leave
By Sarah MansurCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs announced Monday that LaSalle Veterans’ Home Administrator Angela Mehlbrech has been fired...
