New congressional maps unveiled ahead of fall veto session
SPRINGFIELD – Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly released a proposed set of new congressional district maps Friday, just days before lawmakers return to...
State lawmaker introduces bill to ban ghost guns
(The Center Square) – State Sen. Jacqueline Collins joined Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart on Thursday to announce a new bill aimed at getting...
As temperatures cool, stink bugs will seek shelter in homes
(The Center Square) – It's that time of year across Illinois when the brown marmorated stink bug tries to invade homes across the state.
The...
Schools continue war against COVID-19 after student, staff member die in KankakeeÂ
KANKAKEE – Cases continue to rise among youths in the area as 220 students and adults are now quarantined in Kankakee schools for COVID-19.
Updated...
Report: Nursing homes in crisis with staff shortages
SPRINGFIELD – A new report released Wednesday says staffing shortages at nursing homes in Illinois have reached crisis proportions and that people of color...
COVID-19 concerns mean another tough winter for restaurants
By Zeta Cross | The Center Square contributor
(The Center Square) – Illinois restaurants are facing a second winter with COVID-19 complications.
The uptick in cases...
