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State Rep Continues Push for IDES Office Openings
Rockford Republican state Rep. Joe Sosnowski reiterated his push for support on a resolution to reopen the state's unemployment offices that have been closed for more than a year. Sosnowski said just ...
May 13, 2021 Bytemarks / CC
Researcher: More Census Data Needed for Redistricting Accuracy
A researcher with Northern Illinois University says Illinois is in the same pickle as the rest of the country with delayed Census data to draw legislative boundaries. While American Community Survey d...
May 13, 2021 K-State Research and Extension / CC
Over Ten Million Doses Of Vaccine Administered In Illinois
More than ten million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker says the state averages 84 thousand shots given each day, but some residents are still hesi...
May 13, 2021 sergio santos / CC
Senate Considering Proposal Addressing Special Education Age-Out Date
The Illinois Senate is considering a proposal that would address the special education program age-out date. The plan would allow students to stay in special education programs until the end of the sc...
May 13, 2021 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
May 12th Walk-In Pfizer Vaccination Clinic
The Macon County Health Department at 1221 E. Condit Street is offering a walk-in Pfizer vaccination clinic today, Wednesday, May 12th from 1:00-3:30 p.m. This clinic is Intended for those 16 years of...
May 12, 2021 NIAID / CC
Millikin University In-Person Graduation Ceremonies set for May 16
Millikin University will celebrate the Class of 2021 with two in-person Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 16, at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin's campus. Undergraduate and graduate student...
May 12, 2021
$1B In Rebuild Illinois Grants To Go Toward Transportation Upgrades Statewide
Governor JB Pritzker says the state is offering one billion dollars for infrastructure projects through the Rebuild Illinois program. It is the largest restructuring investment in state history. Gover...
May 12, 2021 KOMUnews / CC
State Health Chief Urges Those Wary Of Vaccine To Consult Their Doctor
The state's top public health director is providing advice for those who are hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Doctor Ngozi Ezike says you should talk to your personal doctor about the shot...
May 12, 2021 Herry Lawford / CC
Illinois Governor Again Says Businesses Will Decide Vaccine Passports
Illinois' governor says the state likely won't require you to have a vaccine passport, but he says businesses in the state might. Governor JB Pritzker yesterday said he doesn't support requiring peopl...
May 12, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Republican Lawmakers Want Action After Deadly LaSalle Veterans' Home Outbreak
State Republican lawmakers want action after a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at LaSalle Veterans' Home. Senator Sue Rezin stood outside the Veterans' Home yesterday stating her outrage at the mass outbreak...
May 12, 2021
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