“High Transmission” status returns to Kankakee County
KANKAKEE – Local officials are warning that Kankakee County has now once again found itself in the High Transmission category for COVID-19.
Local health officials...
Over 200 COVID-19 cases tied to Lollapalooza
CHICAGO – Local health officials have tied over 200 cases of COVID-19 to Lollapalooza.
The concert, which ran four days from July 29th to August...
Illinois launches business grant program
(The Center Square) – Illinois is rolling out another business grant program.
The $250 million “Back to Business” (B2B) grant program is designed to help small...
State Fair butter cow unveiled
SPRINGFIELD – The final preparation for the opening of the 2021 Illinois State Fair took place Wednesday with the traditional unveiling of the butter...
As pandemic winds down, animal shelters fear a rise of surrendered pets
(The Center Square) – They call them “Pandemic Puppies,” pets that were adopted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that are now being returned...
New law expands access to family leave
SPRINGFIELD – A new law in Illinois will make it easier for part-time school and college employees to receive paid family and medical leave.
Gov....
