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...

COVID-19: Single largest one day case jump, 1,842 new cases in Illinois

Illinois Department of Public Health officials announced this afternoon the single largest day jump in new COVID-19 cases, announcing 1,842 new cases this afternoon...

Illinois suspends in-person learning for remainder of the 2019-2020 school year

The State of Illinois has suspended in-person learning for the remainder of the 2019/2020 school year. Students will continue to utilize remote learning for the...

Bickford Senior Living in Bourbonnais reports 2 cases of COVID-19, promotes website transparency

Bickford Senior Living in Bourbonnais is currently reporting 2 cases of COVID-19 among its residents. The news comes as Bickford Senior Living announced today their...

Kankakee Mayor Extends Fee Deadlines for Liquor, Gaming and Business Operators due to COVID-19

Kankakee, IL – The City of Kankakee collects license fees from liquor, gaming and business operators annually. The licenses are effective May 1st through...

Illinois schools expected to close for remainder of the school year due to COVID-19

Sources report this afternoon Govenor J.B. Pritzker is expected to announce later today Illinois schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020...

Joliet Mayor to Governor: IDPH full investigation for Symphony COVID-19 deaths

It’s been two days since 23 deaths were reported at Symphony of Joliet nursing home. While other area nursing homes in the City of Joliet...
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