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...
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...
Illinois to require all P-12 schools to wear masks indoors to begin school year
CHICAGO – All students in grades P-12 will be required to wear masks indoors to begin the school year across Illinois.
“We’re doing this for...
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing Available at Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health will be providing free COVID-19 vaccinations at six locations at the Illinois State Fair August 12-22,...
Statewide COVID-19 ICU bed usage jumps 15 percent overnight
SPRINGFIELD – Hospitalizations for COVID-19 jumped by more than 13 percent from Sunday to Monday night while intensive care bed usage jumped 15 percent...
Some school districts changing policies on mask use
(The Center Square) – Some Illinois school districts that decided to make mask use optional this fall could be changing course.
The Centers for Disease...
