Pritzker touts importance of national testing strategy
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – While COVID-19 infection rates continued to decrease Wednesday, the number of people hospitalized for the disease increased to...
Momence Officer ‘wasn’t feeling well’ before deadly accident Thursday morning
MOMENCE – A Momence Police Department Officer has died following a crash early Thursday morning.
According to the Coroner’s Office, early this morning Momence Officer...
Joyce encourages residents in need of support to reach out
PARK FOREST – During these unprecedented times, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is continuing to serve the community by answering constituents’ most pressing questions 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...
LaSalle Veterans’ Home administrator fired, nursing director placed on leave
By Sarah MansurCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs announced Monday that LaSalle Veterans’ Home Administrator Angela Mehlbrech has been fired...
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...
