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...

Will County Health Department to close during COVID-19 crisis

The Will County Health Department is closing its doors. The Department announced today employees will continue to work from home. On Saturday,...

Illinois ‘Stay-at-Home’ Week 1: 3,491 COVID-19 cases, 47 dead

“Today marks one week since our Stay-at-Home order was put in place.  We’re increasing testing capacity every day.  We’re stopping at nothing to obtain supplies and equipment...

Indiana County bans sales of non-essential items

Howard County in Indiana has banned sales of non-essential items at essential businesses. The move is a direct response to a passing of an ordinance...

Kankakee Mayor asks Church-goers to stay home as County hits 25 COVID-19

Due to a growing report of area Churches holding weekly services, Kankakee Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong pleaded with both pastors and parishioners tonight to avoid such group gatherings during the COVID-19 crisis.

Iroquois County confirms 2nd case of COVID-19

Iroquois County Health Department has confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in the county.  The first positive case was confirmed just last night. The individual is a...

Chicago Officer walks you through a COVID-19 test site

Have you wondered what it's like to go through a COVID-19 testing site? Friday morning, Chicago Police Officer Michael Carroll documented his experience on...
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