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...

“Make or Break Moment” Gov. JB Pritzker announces mask enforcement for local authorities

Gov. JB Pritzker has announced new rules through the Illinois Department of Public Health allowing local authorities, including health departments and law agencies to...

Illinois positivity rate rises to 4.0%, nearly 2,000 COVID-19 cases Thursday

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Thursday 1,953 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 21 additional confirmed deaths. Among today's...

Ohio Gov. DeWine tests positive for COVID-19 prior to Trump greeting

COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement released by the Governor's office said DeWine tested positive after taking a...

Kankakee Health Department investigates complaints at local restaurants

The Kankakee County Health Department is looking into multiple reports of health violations from a number of restaurants across Kankakee County. Complaints include restaurant staff...

Illinois hovers at 3.9%, announces 1,759 cases Wednesday

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Wednesday 1,759 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 30 additional confirmed deaths. Among new...

Cook County teenager listed among Tuesday’s COVID-19 deaths

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Tuesday 1,471 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 19 additional confirmed deaths. Among Tuesday's...
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