3.3 million workers file unemployment last week across US
Almost 3.3 million workers across the United States of America filed unemployment claims last week. It was a new record …
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Lake County Health Department releases new interactive map showing COVID-19 cases
A new interactive map has been released by the Lake County Health Department on March 25, 2020. The map shows …
Illinois Sterigenics plant could reopen to aid COVID-19 fight
The DuPage Policy Journal received news from an industry source about the reopening of the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook to …
Pritzker criticizes Trump on lack of ventilators and COVID-19 testing
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, blasted President Donald Trump on the lack of ventilators and COVID-19 testing. He was …
Greater Peoria: COVID-19 Info and Resources
The flow of information between local public health officials and the business community regarding COVID-19 must be coordinated, this is …
JJC’s Health and Public Services employees create, donate health care supplies
The demand for personal protective equipment has risen as the doctors and nurses treat patients with COVID-19 infection. The health …
Chicago Steel acquire Jake Livanavage
Chicago Steel has announced that they have signed Phoenix Jr. Coyotes defenseman Jake Livanavage to a USHL tender agreement for …
More than $163 million announced to fight addiction crisis
U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Illinois Steven D. Weinhoeft has announced that the Department of Justice has made available …
Coronavirus threatens to complicate spring flooding response
The US has been struggling to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. A familiar, annual public scourge is on its way …
Oberweis: COVID-19 affected the campaign
State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has a single agenda on his mind and this is to reach for the …
COVID-19 forces increased job loss claims
The COVID-19 crisis has resulted in nearly 5,000 job losses in DuPage County alone. The Illinois Business Alliance has called …
Relief Program amid COVID-19
Illinois Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program is launched to help fight the economic aspects of the pandemic. To assist the …
FHN Memorial Hospital confirms hospitalization of 1st COVID-19 patient
A second case of the COVID-19 infection has been confirmed in Stephenson County. The FHN Memorial Hospital said that the …
“Local State of Emergency and Disaster Exists” Declared
Freeport Mayor declares “Local State of Emergency And Disaster Exists”. The city announced this on Tuesday that a local state …
Pritzker announces biotech manufacturing partnership
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a partnership between Illinois manufacturing and biotech firms. The partnership will help the state …
IDFPR to fight the Coronavirus pandemic
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has announced several actions that will help increase the number of health care …
US Attorney Milhiser requests public to report fraud cases related to COVID-19 pandemic
John C. Milhiser, the US attorney for the Central District of Illinois, urged the public to stay alert during the …
US Attorney Weinhoeft announces availability of funds to combat human trafficking
Steven D. Weinhoeft, the US Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced the availability of funds to help communities …
330 COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois on Wednesday
330 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Illinois on Wednesday. The death toll topped 19 in Illinois after the …
Federal investigation of Chicago Street Gang involves Racketeering charges
A federal indictment has been unsealed this week which has charged ten alleged members of the LAFA street gang with …
Illinois receives Economic Injury Declaration
The statewide Economic Injury Declaration has been received by the state of Illinois. The small businesses in all 102 counties …
US Attorney Lausch appoints federal prosecutor to lead fight against fraud related to COVID-19
John R. Lausch, Jr., the US attorney for the Northern District of Illinois announced the appointment of Tyler Murry, an …
Illinois CBD halts public sector projects amid coronavirus outbreak
The Illinois Capital Development Board (CBD) has halted all major public sector projects due to the COVID-19 pandemic. JB Pritzker, …
Vehicle Emissions Testing Stations temporarily closed
Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim has announced that all vehicle emissions testing stations in Illinois will be temporarily closed. …
Staying home. Directive for Naperville Residents
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Illinois, Governor has ordered residents to stay home and the City of Naperville …
Federal jury charges Christopher Grant in case of Trooper Nicholas Hopkins death
Illinois State Trooper Nicholas Hopkins was killed while attempting to execute a search warrant in East St. Louis, Illinois, on …
Naperville Mayor Chirico signs executive order to extend liquor licenses
Steve Chirico, the mayor of Naperville, has signed an executive order that extends all liquor licenses. According to the officials, …
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