COVID-19

Kankakee County Residents Reflect on National COVID-19 Day

KANKAKEE, Ill. - Today marks National COVID-19 Day in the United States, a day dedicated to reflecting on the impact of the pandemic on communities across the world. On this...

IDPH to offer 1 Million COVID-19 tests to K-12 public school districts 

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Thursday it will provide a one-time bulk shipment over-the-counter...

“This may force schools to go remote,” Governor says as Administration asks for immediate appeal of School Safety ruling  

CHICAGO - Governor Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General’s office for an immediate appeal of Judge Grischow’s...

Multiple area schools begin to implement “masks optional” policy beginning Monday 

PEOTONE - Multiple schools in Illinois will begin instituting a “masks optional” policy beginning Monday. Among them, Peotone...

Illinois records pandemic high of more than 200,000 COVID cases in one week

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday that the state had recorded 201,428 new cases...

Kankakee River State Park to reopen May 1st for limited access, Starved Rock remains closed

Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced on Thursday a full list of State Parks that will reopen to some capacity to allow for hiking...

Manteno Finally Closes Playground Equipment

It has been over a month since Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued his original shelter in place mandate.As of April 23rd, the Village of...

No sew face mask options to prepare for May 1st in Illinois

State of Illinois residents will be required to wear a face covering of some kind when out in public places, beginning May 1st.  The...

COVID-19: Kankakee County announces 4 new deaths today

Kankakee County Health Department officials announced 11 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.  Among them 10 are men age 20 to...

Age 2+ in Illinois required to wear face covering in public places beginning May 1

Developing State of Illinois officials announced today individuals age two and up will be required to wear face masks when out in public where social...

Illinois Stay-at-Home extended through May 30th

Developing The State of Illinois announced this afternoon during the State's daily COVID-19 press conference Illinois' 'Stay-at-Home' order will be extended through May 30th, including...
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