China is told to cease “COVID deception” due to the pneumonia outbreak by the US envoy
The United States ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, urged Chinese authorities “to abandon COVID deception” and demanded that China be …
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Government-sponsored COVID testing are once again free
The government is once again offering four free COVID-19 exams to citizens as part of the Biden administration’s reinstatement of …
According to a study, Americans’ faith in science declined in 2022
According to a recent national study, Americans’ trust in science has decreased as a result of the ongoing political divisions …
First National Vaccination Day is sponsored by the Biden administration with an emphasis on Black communities
In an effort to increase vaccination rates in Black neighborhoods, the Biden administration on Saturday staged the first-ever “Nationwide Vaccination …
China eases anti-virus restrictions and heads off demonstrations
BEIJING (AP) — More Chinese cities eased anti-virus restrictions and police patrolled their streets Thursday as the government tried to …
Pfizer to supply six millions of COVID-19 courses to low-income countries
Pfizer announced on Thursday it has reached an agreement to supply up to six million courses of its COVID-19 antiviral …
COVID-19 booster: Main points you should know
With a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel signing off late Thursday on updated COVID-19 boosters, the city of …
Chicago’s airport to enforce masking despite a federal judge’s ruling
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will continue to enforce masking despite multiple airlines dropping their requirements following a federal judge’s ruling. …
Amazon Cuts Paid Leave for Sick with COVID-19
Amazon is shortening its paid leave policy for employees infected with COVID-19 following the change in quarantine guidance from the …
Battle Over Biden Covid Vaccine Mandate Heads to Court
Challenges to President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers will be consolidated in the U.S. 6th Circuit Court …
UIS issues Fall 2021 student COVID-19 vaccination policy
University of Illinois Springfield Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney sent the following email to faculty, staff and students on July 1, …
All UIS students who plan to be on campus for fall semester 2021 will be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccination
The following message was sent by University of Illinois System President Timothy Killeen to students, faculty and staff on June …
Metra plans service enhancements as ridership returns from pandemic
With ridership steadily increasing from pandemic lows, Metra will be adding service to all of it lines starting in July …
Illinois colleges push to get students vaccinated before returning to campus
Illinois colleges and universities are pushing for most students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before they return to campuses in …
Developers stop construction on 74-story South Michigan tower: COVID-19 given as reason
Developers of the 1000M skyscraper, a 74-story Michigan Ave. condominium, say they have halted construction of the Helmut Jahn-designed structure …
Gov. Pritzker announces 6-year, $20.7 billion construction plan
Gov JB Pritzker has announced the release of a $20.7 billion multi-year plan to improve Illinois’ roads and bridges over …
UIS now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public
The University of Illinois Springfield, in partnership with SHIELD Illinois, is now offering free COVID-19 saliva testing to the public. The …
Changes to Face Covering Requirements per Executive Order
Per Executive Order issued by the Governor on May 17, 2021, individuals who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are …
City of Springfield No Longer Enforcing Mask Mandate
Springfield, Illinois – The City of Springfield’s goal has always been to get our businesses fully and safely reopened, our …
Mass Vaccination Clinic for COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine at Park District’s Arlington Ridge Center
Appointments remain available for a mass vaccination clinic at the Arlington Heights Park District’s Arlington Ridge Center (ARC) on Wednesday, …
Lurie Children’s Joins Nationwide Campaign With Other Leading US Hospitals To Promote COVID-19 Vaccination
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is collaborating with a coalition of 60 of America’s top hospitals and health …
Good News for Illinois’ Art Lovers
2020 wasn’t a good year for art lovers as the COVID-19 pandemic forced museums to close down. However, things are …
New type of COVID-19 is more deadly, contagious: Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, said that the new type of coronavirus was proven more deadly …
Illinois COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Plan’s Initial Phase 1B announced
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that the state will be moving into the early stages of Phase 1B of …
IDPH adjusts mitigation metrics, Illinois Regions advance tiers
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has adjusted mitigation metrics to increase hospital staffing. The change in these metrics …
Pritzker announces over $3 million investments to help small businesses overcome COVID-19
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, announced new investments to help more small businesses. The purpose of these investments by …
2021 will see Summer Outdoor Concerts?
Naperville Park District is planning for the summer events. The most anticipated events will be the live outdoor music in …