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Macon County Reports 34 New COVID-19 Cases Monday
The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday reported 2,742 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 13 additional confirmed deaths. While no longer in the "Warning" Level ...
Oct 13, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Deadly Crash Between Motorcyclist, Semi Under Investigation
A deadly crash between a motorcyclist and a semi in Macon County is under investigation. The crash happened near Oakley and Caleb roads Saturday night. Officials says 45-year-old Ricky Allen Smith of ...
Oct 13, 2020 Eugene Zemlyanskiy / CC
U.S. Representative Mike Bost Tests Positive For COVID-19
U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois is the latest lawmaker confirmed to have COVID-19. Bost's office released a statement Friday that the GOP Republican had tested positive the day before. His o...
Oct 13, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Pritzker: Graduated Tax Won't Impact Retirement Income
Governor J.B. Pritzker is assuring voters that a proposed graduated income tax will not impact their retirement income. Pritzker said late last week that opponents of the "fair tax" are planning to ta...
Oct 13, 2020
Central Illinois Haze Puzzles Experts
A haze that settled over Central Illinois last week is puzzling experts. Chris Miller at the National Weather Service confirmed that the gray haze and smoky smell was occurring in several areas on Fri...
Oct 13, 2020
Online DCFS Reporting System Now Streamlined
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is launching a new, streamlined online system for reporting child abuse and neglect. The new system is much easier to use as those filing a repo...
Oct 12, 2020
Proposed Changes to Black History Curriculum Under Discussion
A Senate Committee is discussing potential changes to Black History Curriculum for students. Members of the Black Legislative Caucus have been pushing to revamp Social Studies lessons to emphasize the...
Oct 12, 2020
IHSA Doctor Says High School Basketball Could Happen If Players Wear Masks
High school basketball could get underway in Illinois if players wear face coverings. That statement is coming from senior member of the Illinois High School Association's sports medicine advisory com...
Oct 12, 2020
IEA Wants School Coronavirus Outbreaks Publicized
One of Illinois' largest teacher's unions wants the state to 'out' schools with coronavirus outbreaks. The Illinois Education Association yesterday called on the Illinois Department of Public Health t...
Oct 12, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Illinois Legislators Calling for IDES Hearings
Lawmakers from both parties are calling for public hearings about the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The call comes as legislators are increasingly frustrated about a lack of transparency...
Oct 12, 2020 Jim Bowen / CC
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