COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins after Pfizer receives emergency use authorization
(The Center Square) – Distribution of a new COVID-19 vaccine is now underway after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration late Friday granted emergency...
COVID-19 deaths surpass 14,000
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News IllinoisJnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – The COVID-19 death toll surpassed 14,000 on Friday as the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 190 additional...
Cities going after bars that defy shutdown orders
(The Center Square) – Local governments are enforcing Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s restrictions prohibiting indoor service, including by going after bar owners who don't follow the...
Officials urge COVID-19 caution amid backdrop of modest progress
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker said the state continues to make gradual progress in suppressing the spread of COVID-19 and...
As vaccine nears, state officials tout its safety
(The Center Square) – After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Tuesday deemed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine safe and effective, Illinois officials are working...
Joyce reminds residents to get a flu shot during National Influenza Vaccination Week
PARK FOREST – With flu season underway, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is spreading awareness about National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is observed from...
