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Biden signs $1.9 trillion stimulus bill into law

By Derek Draplin | The Center Square (The Center Square) – President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill that includes extended unemployment benefits, direct funding...

One year into pandemic, Pritzker ‘cautiously optimistic’ about large-scale events

SPRINGFIELD – One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced a new initiative focusing...

Illinois’ U.S. senators praise passage of $1.9 trillion relief package

By Dan McCaleb | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois' two U.S. senators, Majority Whip Dick Durbin and...

State tops 3 million vaccines administered; Pritzker announces awareness campaign

SPRINGFIELD – More than 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered statewide as of Friday, and Gov....

U of I SHIELD test available statewide after FDA approval

(The Center Square) – The SHIELD COVID-19 test, which has been used on University of Illinois campuses since last...

Playgrounds? Pets? Travel? Common Q&As from “Stay-at-Home” Order

Tonight we break down everything, from what WILL BE OPEN and what NEEDS TO CLOSE to what you can and cannot do just to clear your head from the stuffiness of your house.

Illinois issues ‘Stay-at-Home’ Order starts Saturday, 585 COVID-19 cases in 25 counties

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 163 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including the death of a Cook County...

Governor Pritzker to announce Illinois shelter-in-place order, starts Saturday

DEVELOPING A sources say Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will issue a "shelter-in-place" order for the State of Illinois, beginning Saturday. Per source, Pritzker will announce...

Burger King offers free meals, Kohl’s closes, Texas Roadhouse reopens as Curbside

While the business world continues to wrap its head around a nation that grinds to a halt, Burger King has stepped up during this pandemic to offer 2 free kids meals with any meal purchase during the COVID-19 crisis. The company announced that starting next week; kids' meals will be free for parents to ease a feeding crisis in the nation. The offer will only be available via the Burger King App where you’ll find a coupon. Offer valid one time per guest through April 6th.

Chicago Schools closed through April 20th

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed the city tonight and announce Chicago schools would be closed through April 20th, with students returning to school on...

Orland Square Mall to shut down over COVID-19

Orland Square Mall will close tonight at 7pm and remain closed. That move comes from Simon Property Group, the owner of Orland Square and various...
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