Illinois becomes first state to implement testing for Coronavirus
"As additional cases of COVID-19 are diagnosed in an increasing number of countries, the Illinois Department of Public Health is working with health care providers and local public health officials, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other state agencies to coordinate a robust response and take every possible step we can to prepare," said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. "Illinois has already led the charge, becoming the first state to be able to test for COVID-19 at state laboratories. As we move forward, we are working across city, state, and federal agencies to identify all available resources and ensure we are using every tool to keep our communities safe."
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Warns of Scam Claiming Involvement from Board of Dentistry
CHICAGO –
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is warning of
a phone scam where the caller claims to be from the Illinois Board...
5 Star Wings Expands at New Location and Set for Mingle with the Mayor
Kankakee, IL – Since opening for business at their new
location in Kankakee, 5 Star Wings located at 125 West Station Street continues
to see ongoing...
Gas N Wash celebrates Grand Opening on Bourbonnais Parkway
Bourbonnais Parkway will welcome its first business as Gas N Wash celebrates its Grand Opening at 5916 N. Convent in Bourbonnais this weekend, starting Friday at 8 am.
Diversity and Inclusion Series: Illinois RISE Act Presentation comes to Kankakee
Kankakee, IL – Mayor Wells-Armstrong will be hosting a
presentation featuring guest speaker Patricia Santoyo-Marin on the Illinois
(RISE) Retaining Illinois Students and Equity Act. The...
Bourbonnais $5 million bond will support critical infrastructure in Village
According to U.S. News & World Report, bond ratings are independent, forward-thinking opinions on the creditworthiness of a bond issuer. At the bond closing on Thursday, February 20, 2020, the Village of Bourbonnais was able to secure the $5 million bond with a low 1.87% interest rate, due to current market conditions combined with the AA- bond rating. This is a sustained rating previously-issued to the village in 2017, under former Finance Director, Michael Wolf.
