As pandemic winds down, animal shelters fear a rise of surrendered pets
(The Center Square) – They call them “Pandemic Puppies,” pets that were adopted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that are now being returned...
Mobile Pantry Pops up Wednesday in Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais, IL – The Secret Food Pantry will host its next mobile pop-up event in the Village of Bourbonnais from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30...
New law limits Illinois police cooperation with ICE, to close detainment centers
By Andrew Hensel | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Local law enforcement agencies will be limited in how they cooperate with federal immigration authorities, and...
Illinois colleges lay out fall COVID-19 vaccine, mask plans
(The Center Square) – Most Illinois colleges and universities are requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to class this fall after...
State Fair to reopen with new attractions, indoor mask mandate
SPRINGFIELD – After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday,...
Pritzker signs bills aiming to address ‘period poverty’
SPRINGFIELD – Three new state laws will aim to break down barriers to feminine hygiene products such as tampons and sanitary napkins for those...
