Joyce encourages local fire departments to apply for Small Equipment Grant Program
PARK FOREST – State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) encourages fire departments and not-for-profit ambulance services to apply for the State Fire Marshal’s Small Equipment...
The Great American Smokeout, a Day to Call for Action on Disparities in Tobacco Use
SPRINGFIELD –The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network  is marking the American Cancer Society’s 45th annual Great American Smokeout happening Thursday by calling on...
COVID-19 test site moves a day after opening due to demand in Joliet
JOLIET – A Joliet state-run COVID-19 testing site had to be moved from the Inwood Athletic Club due to overwhelming demand after 100 cars...
COVID-19 surges: ‘We are in for a rough ride for the next 3 months’
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans should stay home as much as possible, wear face coverings and rethink their Thanksgiving plans as hospitalizations...
Hospitalizations up 150% in 72 hours, now 86 COVID in Kankakee, 754 new cases Monday
KANKAKEE – The Kankakee County Health Department reported 86 residents were hospitalized for COVID-19 at area hospitals Monday. It’s the most ever hospitalized in...
Manteno School District moves to Adaptive Pause
MANTENO – Schools in Manteno will move to an ‘Adaptive Pause’ beginning at the end of the month.
In a letter to parents Monday, Superintendent...
