2 dead after early morning crash on I-57, 3-week-old infant injured
BOURBONNAIS – Two area residents are dead following an early morning crash on I-57 Tuesday.
According to Illinois State Police, the crash took place just...
Illinois preparing for 80 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate as soon as vaccine available
By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – It’s not ready yet, but local health departments in Illinois are gearing up to begin...
COVID count falls to 21 at Olivet, Kankakee sees boost to nearly 500 tests a day in October
BOURBONNAIS – Active COVID-19 cases at Olivet Nazarene University have seen a dramatic fall off since last week.
After reaching a peak of 41 active...
Mitigations lifted in Metro East area; hospitalizations rise
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – State officials announced Friday that they are lifting the enhanced restrictions that have been in place for more...
Pritzker says feds should help bars, restaurants
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Bars and restaurants throughout Illinois continue to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the state-imposed...
Illinois surpasses 6 million individuals tested during the pandemic
SPRINGFIELD –Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Tuesday an additional 2,630 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 42 additional confirmed deaths.
Among the...
