Illinois ‘Stay-at-Home’ Week 1: 3,491 COVID-19 cases, 47 dead
“Today marks one week since our Stay-at-Home order was put
in place. We’re increasing testing
capacity every day. We’re stopping at
nothing to obtain supplies and equipment...
Infant dies in Illinois from COVID-19
An infant has died in Illinois, becoming the youngest victim of COVID-19, becoming the youngest death in the United States.
"I know how difficult this...
Indiana County bans sales of non-essential items
Howard County in Indiana has banned sales of non-essential items at essential businesses.
The move is a direct response to a passing of an ordinance...
Bourbonnais Police Receive Special Olympics Gold Medal
Bourbonnais, IL — Special Olympics Illinois recently awarded the Bourbonnais Police Department with a gold medal recognition for their ‘Outstanding Financial Support to the...
Kankakee Mayor asks Church-goers to stay home as County hits 25 COVID-19
Due to a growing report of area Churches holding weekly services, Kankakee Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong pleaded with both pastors and parishioners tonight to avoid such group gatherings during the COVID-19 crisis.
Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund launched, $23 million raised so far for Illinoisans
Governor Pritzker owned those headed words following yesterday’s briefing that announced the newly launched COVID-19 Response Fund (ICRF). The Governor was asked if he had contributed to the newly launched fund himself by reporters. He replied yes, saying The Pritzkers and their Foundation had contributed two-million dollars each to the newly formed fund.
