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Illinois Could Take Next Reopening Step Next Week
Illinois is looking to reopen a bit more, as soon as next week. Governor JB Pritzker yesterday said the state is headed in a positive direction. The next step for Illinois would be what the governor c...
May 05, 2021 Jim Bowen / CC
Shelby County Covid 19 Vaccination Clinics
The Shelby County Health Department has received a supply of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. As such, clinics for adults 18 and older have begun and the vaccine is available from ...
May 04, 2021 Maryland GovPics / CC
Decatur Police Department Announces Distracted Driving Enforcement Results
The Decatur Police Department announced it issued 23 hands-free cell phone citations during the April distracted driving enforcement period. "We strongly enforce distracted driving laws for one reason...
May 04, 2021
Howard G. Buffett Announces 2022 Campaign for Macon County Sheriff
You may have noticed a couple of billboards that have shown up around town, and now it's official. Former Sheriff Howard G. Buffett has filed a Statement of Organization with the Illinois State Board ...
May 04, 2021
Lawmakers Back in Session Today
State lawmakers return to Springfield today. They'll have four weeks of session to pass legislation with simple majorities. That May 31st deadline is also for the state to pass a balanced budget. Anot...
May 04, 2021 Daniel X. O'Neil / CC
Magazine: Illinois Ranks Amongst Worst States for Business
Illinois is among the worst places for business, according to Chief Executive Magazine. The magazine said, "Despite powerful human capital, high costs remain a turnoff" for businesses for the bottom f...
May 04, 2021 Bert Kaufmann / CC
Congressman Davis Leads Community Effort To Send Medical Aid To India
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is asking people to help in an effort to provide aid to India, which has been devastated by a second surge of COVID-19. The death toll in India has topped 218-thousand...
May 04, 2021
Pritzker Extends Eviction Moratorium, Mask Mandate
Governor J.B. Pritzker is extending the Illinois moratorium on evictions until the end of May. The moratorium in the state now expires May 29th. Pritzker made the proclamation Saturday morning. Pritzk...
May 04, 2021 Olgierd Rudak / CC
Illinois Attorney General Confirms Ransomware Attack
Illinois' attorney general is not saying just what was seized in a ransomware attack on his office. A-G Kwame Raoul last week confirmed his office was hacked in early April. Raoul says teams continue ...
May 04, 2021 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Bobby Unser Passes Away at Age 87
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser, one of the most colorful, outspoken and popular drivers in the history of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing," died Sunday, May 2 at his New Mexico home....
May 03, 2021 PSParrot / CC
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