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 …
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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, …
CGN releases virtual Chicago galleries tour
The recent coronavirus outbreak has lockdown the whole city. Almost every gallery in Chicago has been closed for public entry. …
Metra switches to alternative schedule amid COVID-19 outbreak
A drop in passengers occurred due to the recent coronavirus outbreak as people are practicing social distancing and home isolation. …
Pritzker arms AG Raoul with new executive order to pursue price gouging
Kwame Raoul, the attorney general of Illinois, has got the enforcement authority to prohibit price gouging during this challenging time. …
Jeanne Ives elected as Republican nominee in Illinois’s sixth district
Jeanne Ives has been elected as the Republican nominee on Tuesday for Congress in the general elections. Ives beat her …
Pritzker confirms total of 422 cases, 3 new deaths of coronavirus in Illinois
The coronavirus pandemic has spread all across the state. 422 total cases of coronavirus have been reported by Illinois on …
Pritzker launches new website related to state’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, has been giving a daily briefing to the media related to the response of …
Organic producers discussed building regional supply chain in last GP Farm Forum
The last GP Farm Forum took place in February 2020. The economic development opportunity has been created in Greater Peoria …
Mayor Chirico declares local state of emergency in City of Naperville
Steve Chirico, the mayor of the City of Naperville, declared a local state of emergency in the City of Naperville …
UIS cancels commencement ceremonies amid coronavirus pandemic
The University of Illinois System announced that the commencement ceremonies had been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The ceremonies …
City of Freeport looks to help citizens and businesses through cost reductions
Jodi Miller, the mayor of the City of Freeport, announced that the City was looking at several options to help …
Court sentences contractor to over 3 years in prison on bribe charges
Michael Jarigese, a 67-year-old contractor, has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison. He was involved in …
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