Illinois nears 300k total COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
SPRINGFIELD –Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported Monday morning 1,709 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 13 additional confirmed deaths.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations at highest level since June
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have jumped sharply, according to the latest data from the Illinois Department of Public Health,...
IDPH says over 5 million residents have recieved COVID-19 tests in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) officials announced Saturday over 5 million residents have been tested in Illinois since the pandemic began.
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How will consumer spending rebound? Experts differ
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Experts expect consumer spending to play a big role in how Illinois' economy recovers from the COVID-19...
Rep. Parkhurst sponsors bill to limit Governor’s response to disasters
KANKAKEE – State Representative Lindsey Parkhurst (R) has added her name to a bill first introduced in May that is designed to limit a...
Pritzkers highlight impact of pandemic relief fund
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and his sister Penny Pritzker announced Tuesday that a private fund that was formed to...
