Joyce lays out plan to address Illinois teacher shortage
SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to address the substitute teacher shortage in Illinois, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) has introduced a bill that would...
New report shows Illinois job, economic growth in electric transportation sector
SPRINGFIELD – A national clean energy trade organization has released a report showing growth in electric transportation-related jobs in Illinois could position the state to lead...
Illinois expands Medicaid coverage for mothers
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will now provide Medicaid benefits to eligible mothers for up to 12 months postpartum, a major extension from the previous 60-day...
Vaccination pace increases; state prisons reopening for visits
SPRINGFIELD – Over the past seven days, 132,188 doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered daily on average in Illinois as of Monday, an...
More than 580 COVID-19 positives after full vaccination in Illinois
(The Center Square) – More than 580 Illinoisans have tested positive for COVID-19 after getting fully vaccinated.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported of...
Northfield Square Mall secure after reports of shooting
BRADLEY - Northfield Square Mall has been reported secure by area police following reports of a shooting.
According to Bradley Police, officers were called to...
