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 RELIEF: Illinois needs data for U.S. Small Business Administration

State Senator Andy Manar is working to seek an economic injury disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration and needs your help!   In order...

Target sets Senior hours in response to COVID-19, testing info

Target announced today the retailer would dedicate the first hour of shopping each Wednesday beginning March 18th to vulnerable guests nationwide, including seniors and those with underlying health conditions. Beginning Wednesday, all targets will close at 9 pm to allow additional time for restock and cleaning services.

Berkot’s announces hours change, limits on milk, paper towels

Berkot’s Super Foods announced in a message Monday they would begin instituting limits on food per household due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The Store also announced an hours change to 8am to 8pm daily.

Kansas Gov tells schools to close for the remainder of the academic year

"I am ordering all K-12 to close and cease in-person instruction for the duration of the 2019-2020 semester," said Kelly during a press conference Tuesday. "The reality of this pandemic is that it cannot be controlled statewide if school buildings return to normal operations,"

Kankakee Mayor Issues statement, asks citizens to stop rumors

In a open letter to citizens issued late tonight, Mayor Mayor Wells-Armstrong asked citizens to stop spreading rumors, offered condolences and reinforced how vulnerable the elderly are at this time, including those in nursing homes.

COVID-19 spills to West Virginia, now found in all 50 States

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced tonight COVID-19 has been found in every State in the United States.  The 1st case of the virus was discovered...
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