Biden signs order that includes lease moratorium for oil and gas development on federal lands, water
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order halting new leases for oil and natural gas development on federal...
Illinois long-term care residents continue to wait on vaccinations
(The Center Square) – As Illinois enters the second phase of its COVID-19 vaccination program, many residents of long-term facilities continue to wait for...
Childcare problems still linger in Illinois
(The Center Square) – The reopening of Illinois’ public schools for in-person education has become a struggle between districts hoping to curb the documented...
Retail sales increased during the holiday season compared to previous year
(The Center Square) – The 2020 holiday shopping season for retailers was better than expected.
Sales grew 8.3% compared to last year, exceeding the National...
Restaurants demand to reopen statewide as some Illinois regions may see relaxed COVID restrictions
(The Center Square) – COVID-19 restrictions in regions of Illinois that meet certain metrics the Pritzker administration laid out may be able to relax...
Illinois lawmakers move on at-home liquor delivery
(The Center Square) – Illinoisans are closer to at-home liquor delivery after state lawmakers made proposed legislation that would allow it to be one...
