French doctor claims coronavirus outbreak started in France before China
The Chinese government confirmed the first case of the coronavirus on December 31, 2019. The officials said at that time, …
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Naperville’s PSAP extinguishes structure fire in W. Chicago Avenue
The Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) of Naperville received a call for a structure fire in the 0 block of …
May 5 declared ‘Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives Awareness Day’
United States President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation that has declared May 5, “Missing and Murdered American Indians …
UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership announces new executive director
University of Illinois Springfield Center for State Policy and Leadership (CSPL) announces Molly Lamb of Chatham as the new executive …
JJC Students appreciate the foundation, community for support
The Joliet Junior College students are grateful to the foundation and community for their support at such hardship times. The …
City Water, Light & Power’s report released
City of Springfield, Illinois’s City Water, Light and Power’s newest water quality report has been released and available for viewing …
NIH begins study on coronavirus spread among children
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a statement on Monday related to its new study. The NIH said that …
EV charging infrastructure requirements set
Special rules have been adopted by the Chicago City Council that will require electric vehicle charging infrastructure in new construction …
Chicago Arts Groups & #GivngTuesdayNow
Every year, #GivingTuesday comes around the holiday shopping and donation season gets underway. This time, the new global day of …
Peoria County Clerk seeks approval for her proposal of waiving Marriage/Civil Union License fee
Rachael Parker, the Peoria County Clerk, sent a proposal to the Peoria County Board related to waiving marriage/civil union license …
One Illinois county goes against governor’s stay-at-home
Greg Minger, the state’s attorney of Woodford County, issued a statement related to the extension of the stay-at-home order given …
Congressional Leadership urged for Equitable Funding in Next COVID-19 Package
U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) has led a bipartisan letter along with 1 Illinois 6th District Mayors, Village Presidents, and …
Illinois Coronavirus cases cross 58,000
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), on Saturday May 2, 2020, announced that the state has 2,450 confirmed new …
Meals on Wheels demand rises amid COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown communities into economic chaos all across the United States. A rise occurred in the number …
New Leadership Team introduced
Freeport Park District has introduced a new leadership team. Freeport Park District’s Executive Director, Ron Schneider, has assembled a talented …
Chicago’s Mayor cheered on sanctuary cities ruling
Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot has revealed that she literally cheered when a court ruling protected the self-declared sanctuary city from …
Illinois reports new single-day high for coronavirus cases
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Thompson Center in Chicago on Friday to record their protests against and in favor …
Department of CEO makes funds available
Funds are being made available by the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. The funds will be for your local …
NASCAR plans to host seven events in May
Most of the sports have been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. The National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing …
Elgin’s current facility closures and programming cancellations extended
Elgin’s current facility closures and class, program and event cancellations are extended through at least May 30. The decision is …
Qualifying grant application received gets Aurora Downtown assistance
35 COVID-19 relief grants totalling $12, 250 will be distributed by the Aurora Downtown COVID-19 Response Fund. The fund was …
Taliban announce release of 40 Afghan security forces officials
Suhail Shaheen, the spokesperson of the office of the Taliban in Qatar, confirmed the release of 40 officials of Afghan …
Pregnant prisoner gives birth before losing her life of coronavirus
Andrea Circle Bear, a pregnant inmate, lost her life of coronavirus infection. She gave birth before dying on Tuesday. The …
Superintendent Tony Sanders Awarded Honorary Doctorate
School District U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders to be awarded an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters by Judson University’s Board of …
SPARK Grant, Maker Grant and Coney Family Fund Award awardees announced
Chicago Artists Coalition (CAC) has announced a total of 28 awardees that will receive unrestricted funds during the 2020-2021 cycle. …
Pritzker dismisses lawsuit against his stay-at-home order
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, dismissed a lawsuit filed against his stay-at-home order on Wednesday. The COVID-19 cases in …
City of Elgin: Golf Courses to open with limited services
The City of Elgin’s golf courses will open to the public with limited services on May 1. The golf courses …