Illinois nears 300k total COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
SPRINGFIELD –Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported Monday morning 1,709 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 13 additional confirmed deaths.
Among...
COVID-19 hospitalizations at highest level since June
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have jumped sharply, according to the latest data from the Illinois Department of Public Health,...
Ex-Gov. George Ryan reflects on historic decision
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Most soon-to-be former governors, on their way out of office, keep a low profile as they prepare to...
Herscher says yes to Trick-or-Treating, Bourbonnais holds for decision
BOURBONNAIS – Tuesday night, the Village of Herscher announced Halloween will go forward with normal hours next month. The Village Board did not cite specific...
IDOT seeks public input into improvements at I-57, Route 17 interchange in Kankakee
KANKAKEE – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is inviting the public to learn more and voice input into a proposed changes to the...
Fortitude Shelter proposal for former St. Paul school struck down by Kankakee
KANKAKEE – The City of Kankakee has rejected a plan put forth by Fortitude Community Outreach to turn the former St. Paul Lutheran Church...
