National Guard to help as Illinois works to control COVID-19 outbreaks at veterans’ homes
(The Center Square) – The Illinois National Guard is on the ground at veterans' homes to help with testing as the state works to control...
Pritzker touts importance of national testing strategy
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – While COVID-19 infection rates continued to decrease Wednesday, the number of people hospitalized for the disease increased to...
As vaccine nears, state officials tout its safety
(The Center Square) – After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Tuesday deemed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine safe and effective, Illinois officials are working...
LaSalle Veterans’ Home administrator fired, nursing director placed on leave
By Sarah MansurCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs announced Monday that LaSalle Veterans’ Home Administrator Angela Mehlbrech has been fired...
Pritzker says state ‘long way’ from exiting COVID-19 ‘danger zone’
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have fallen from their second-wave highs, but the death toll from the disease continues to...
With potential vaccine approval looming, Pritzker warns of long distribution process
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Health officials gave an update on the state’s COVID-19 vaccine plan Friday with potential federal approval anticipated as...
