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...

Olivet Nazarene University reporting zero active COVID-19 cases

BOURBONNAIS – For the first time since resuming classes in August, Olivet Nazarene University is reporting zero active COVID-19 cases on its Bourbonnais campus. ...

IDPH says over 5 million residents have recieved COVID-19 tests in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) officials announced Saturday over 5 million residents have been tested in Illinois since the pandemic began. As...

How will consumer spending rebound? Experts differ

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Experts expect consumer spending to play a big role in how Illinois' economy recovers from the COVID-19...

Indoor service can resume in Kankakee, Will counties following return to Phase 4 mitigation

BOURBONNAIS – Gov. JB Pritzker’s office and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced early Friday morning Restaurants and Bars can reopen for...

Bourbonnais Elementary Schools report first ‘family unit’ infected due to ‘close contact’

BOURBONNAIS - Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 reported Thursday afternoon a 'family unit' had been infected during the pandemic due to 'close contact' among...

Pritzker defends decision on high school football

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday that he stands behind his decision to prohibit high school football for the...
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