State commits $94 million to revitalize airports
May 10, 2021Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation said the state will commit $94 million to improve public airports throughout the state through the Rebuild Illinois…
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New program aims for COVID-19 health connections in communities
April 26, 2021SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a new state program Monday, April 26 that aims to increase vaccine access in low-income, vulnerable communities and to connect residents…
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Judge rules suburban restaurant can continue case against governor
April 9, 2021SPRINGFIELD — A Kane County restaurant’s legal challenge to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ban on indoor dining can continue, a Sangamon County judge ruled this week. Attorneys for Pritzker…
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Metra expanding schedules on three lines beginning Monday
April 8, 2021As Chicago area continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and more of the region’s residents return to work, Metra is adding service on three of its lines – the BNSF, Milwaukee…
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New theater coming to Downtown Aurora
April 6, 2021Mayor Richard C. Irvin and Paramount Theatre have announced that the Stolp Island Theatre will be downtown Aurora’s next live performance venue thanks to a multi-year funding commitment…
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Don’t believe cicada hype: Big brood won’t emerge here this year
April 2, 2021You’ve probably heard the buzz — pun intended — that it’s going to be a noisy summer across much of the country, with 17-year cicadas expected to emerge across 15 states,…
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Survey: More than half of collar county schools have teacher shortages
March 5, 2021Editor’s Note: Shaw Media Local News Network reporters Lucas Robinson and Denise Unland contributed to this report. A new study from a regional superintendents group in Illinois shows…
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New suburban vaccine site aimed at serving Black community
March 2, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday, March 2 the opening of a new mass vaccination site in Aurora that will be focused on equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine…
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