SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned Monday, Nov. 23 of another looming economic crisis for the state and nation if Congress does not act soon to reauthorize extended unemployment…
SPRINGFIELD — After Pfizer submitted its application for a COVID-19 vaccine to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week, Illinois public health officials have continued preparing…
SPRINGFIELD – The statewide COVID-19 case positivity rate dipped to 10.9 percent Monday, Nov. 23 on a seven-day rolling average, marking three straight days of decreases which put…
The Illinois Department of Public Health has several mobile testing teams that are dispatched to various locations around the state each week to provide COVID-19 testing. Anyone can…
Like some many things in 2020, Black Friday is not going to be the same as in years past. The annual kickoff to the holiday shopping frenzy is likely to be much more subdued, with smaller…
This annual tradition brings so much to the season. A stroll through Cosley Zoo in suburban DuPage County, a visit with the animals, the sounds and sights of the holiday plus that…
SPRINGFIELD – Support within the ranks of Illinois House Democrats to reelect Rep. Michael Madigan to another term as speaker eroded further Thursday, Nov. 19 after federal prosecutors…
The East Peoria Festival of Lights is a 2020 contender for season 8 of “The Great Christmas Light Fight” on ABC TV. The 36th annual East Peoria Festival of Lights will take place…
Corn gained value last week when the USDA lowered its projected 2020 yield estimate for Illinois, but was harvest size again impacted by weather after the latest wind storms? We also…
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel the Christmas Walk, as it has been traditionally held in the past. The walk, scheduled for Dec. 4, is being modified due to the…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and other state officials to commemorate the opening of the new Chicago Veterans Home on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The home is the first…
With a string of favorable weather, harvest is wrapping up in Illinois; we have the latest statistics. Also in farm and rural news this week: the Illinois Farm Bureau and others in…
Led by the fastest runner in school history, a club consisting of members of the Oak Park and River Forest Huskies girls cross-country team finished fourth in the unofficial state championship…
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This annual tradition brings so much to the season. A stroll through ...
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The Illinois Department of Public Health has several mobile testing teams that ...
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SPRINGFIELD – Support within the ranks of Illinois House Democrats to reelect ...
