Corn farmers can’t escape reach of COVID-19
June 2, 2020Along with livestock, poultry and dairy producers, you can add Illinois corn farmers to the list of agricultural producers facing bankruptcy and insolvency due to the effects…
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COVID-19 devours local jobs
May 18, 2020Groupon had become an online go-to spot for deals from local merchants, event venues and travel destinations. However, when those merchants are not open, events are not happening and…
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Dioceses across Illinois release plans to parishioners for reopening
May 14, 2020Leaders from the Roman Catholic dioceses throughout the state of Illinois have announced plans to reopen their churches for special sacramental celebrations and regular Masses. Each…
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Pandemic forces cancellations, rescheduling of festivals
April 28, 2020Summer hasn’t been canceled, but the continuing COVID-19 pandemic threatens to make it an empty one. Organizers of many northern Illinois festivals, fairs and concerts have already…
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Salvaging senior year: High schools debate handing out diplomas online or in-person
April 26, 2020Members of Illinois’ class of 2020 attended their last day of high school back in March not knowing at that time it was indeed the last time they would be attending classes,…
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Restaurants scramble to maintain limited revenue streams
April 22, 2020In a business where 80 percent of restaurants last no longer than five years, Fatty’s Pub and Grille and The Lincoln Inn have easily beaten those odds. But the longtime DeKalb sit-down…
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Rockford Rescue Mission continues to serve homeless despite complications of COVID-19 pandemic
April 8, 2020For many local residents, helping to contain the spread of COVID-19 involves staying at home and taking other precautions when forced to venture out. It’s much more complicated for…
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Coronavirus response funding coming to communities in 14th District
April 2, 2020Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded over $12.2 million in federal funding to communities in the 14th Congressional…
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