New jobless claims surge in Illinois
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – More than 107,000 Illinois workers filed first-time unemployment claims last week, a 45-percent increase over the week before...
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...
National Guard to help as Illinois works to control COVID-19 outbreaks at veterans’ homes
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard is on the ground at veterans' homes to help with testing as the state works to control...
Northern Lights Might be visible again Thursday Night in Illinois
Tonight's the last call for Midwestern residents to catch the Northern Lights.
According to the National Weather Service, a geometric storm expected to bring...
Two people facing Forgery charges after Menards, Auto Parts store receive counterfeit bills
JOLIET – A Markham man and a 17-year-old minor were arrested Wednesday on two counts of forgery after allegedly handing off counterfeit $100 bills to...
Illinois Firearm Deer Season 2020 Preliminary Harvest Totals 76,579
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced a preliminary total of 76,579 deer were taken by hunters during the seven-day...
