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August 10, 2020

Data shows state moved backward in some equity metrics

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education is preparing a strategic plan to make higher education in the state more equitable, which will be released for public scrutiny…
August 9, 2020

Crash kills 4 in River Forest

River Forest Police are investigating a crash that killed four people early Sunday, Aug. 9. Police responded to the crash with fatalities at 12:49 a.m. Sunday in which a vehicle had…
August 9, 2020

Road Trips: Museums that are worth the trip

The pandemic has taken away many common summer outings we took for granted and one of those was a day at a museum. But, as Illinois continues to progress through Phase 4 of the recovery,…
August 7, 2020

Community colleges get $103.5 million for infrastructure

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Aug. 6 15 Illinois community colleges will receive more than $103.5 million to expand existing facilities and construct new buildings, among other projects….
August 7, 2020

Illinois reports more than 2,000 new cases; 13 counties in warning territory

SPRINGFIELD – The rolling seven-day positivity rate for COVID-19 tests in Illinois continues to tick upward, hitting 4.1 percent on Friday, Aug. 7 — its highest mark since June…

Crash kills 4 in River Forest
August 9, 2020

River Forest Police are investigating a crash that killed four people early Sunday, Aug. 9. Police responded to the crash with fatalities at 12:49 a.m. Sunday in which a vehicle had…
Illinois Central College culinary arts receives exemplary status
August 8, 2020

The Illinois Central College Culinary Arts Institute received re-accreditation from the prestigious American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC)…
Congressman Davis quarantines after positive test for COVID-19
August 6, 2020

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-13) announced Aug. 5 that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has postponed upcoming public events as he quarantines. Davis, who said he has routinely…
Wreaths Across America exhibit coming to Alton
August 5, 2020

Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit will visit Alton on Wednesday, Aug.12 for a very special public opportunity to honor America’s veterans. Alton National Cemetery…
State investing $40 million in Cairo river port
August 5, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois is about to invest $40 million into developing an inland river port that officials hope will produce thousands of new jobs and turn the small town…
Fox Valley communities launch new bike share program
August 2, 2020

The city of Aurora joined with neighboring communities— Elgin, Batavia and Montgomery — on July 31 in launching Koloni Fox Valley, a regional bike share system. There will be three…
League hosts forum on 2020 voting options
July 31, 2020

The League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria and the Fondulac District Library will team up to provide answers to questions about the changes in voting options for the November 2020…
Resource Center opening to help with flooding in Woodford County
July 29, 2020

A Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will open in the village of Roanoke this Thursday to help residents recover from a recent flash flooding event. The MARC is a one-stop-shop…

Data shows state moved backward in some equity metrics

August 10, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education is preparing a strategic plan to make higher education in the state more equitable, which will be released for public scrutiny…

State rep wants Pritzker to rescind recent executive orders or go to jail

August 9, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Rep. Darren Bailey asked a downstate judge this week to agree that Gov. J.B. Pritzker violated a court ruling when he issued three COVID-19-related executive orders…

Community colleges get $103.5 million for infrastructure

August 7, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Aug. 6 15 Illinois community colleges will receive more than $103.5 million to expand existing facilities and construct new buildings, among other projects….

Illinois reports more than 2,000 new cases; 13 counties in warning territory

August 7, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The rolling seven-day positivity rate for COVID-19 tests in Illinois continues to tick upward, hitting 4.1 percent on Friday, Aug. 7 — its highest mark since June…

Fines coming for establishments that break mask, capacity guidelines

August 7, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced his administration would be filing a new emergency rule Friday, Aug. 7 allowing health authorities to levy fines on establishments that…

Health officials remind parents immunizations still needed

August 7, 2020

Although the new school year will look different this year because of COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Public Health says kids should still receive their routine vaccinations. “While…

Teachers’ Retirement System director resigns

August 7, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Richard Ingram, the long-serving executive director of the Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System, resigned from that position this week after being placed on administrative…

Data shows state moved backward in some equity metrics

Crash kills 4 in River Forest

Road Trips: Museums that are worth the trip

Community colleges get $103.5 million for infrastructure

Illinois reports more than 2,000 new cases; 13 counties in warning territory

Crash kills 4 in River Forest

Illinois Central College culinary arts receives exemplary status

Congressman Davis quarantines after positive test for COVID-19

Wreaths Across America exhibit coming to Alton

State investing $40 million in Cairo river port

League hosts forum on 2020 voting options

Resource Center opening to help with flooding in Woodford County

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Data shows state moved backward in some equity metrics

State rep wants Pritzker to rescind recent executive orders or go to jail

Community colleges get $103.5 million for infrastructure

Illinois reports more than 2,000 new cases; 13 counties in warning territory

Fines coming for establishments that break mask, capacity guidelines

Health officials remind parents immunizations still needed

Teachers’ Retirement System director resigns

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