Mayor Tom McNamara joins statewide board
Staff Report
ROCKFORD - Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara has joined a statewide board that oversees revenues…
Public heath officials: Personal responsibility key to keeping COVID-19 at bay
By Cole Lauterbach
CHICAGO - The number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois is increasing as the state reopens, more…
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Illinois COVID-19 numbers down for second straight day, positivity rate at 3%
Staff Report
SPRINGFIELD - The number of COVID-19 cases were down for the second day in a row Monday, as Illinois Department of Public Health announced 954 new confirmed infections and 20 additional confirmed deaths.
Deaths reported…
Chicago issues COVID-19 travel restrictions; hospitalizations remain stable
Staff Report
CHICAGO - Chicago officials have issued an emergency order that will direct travelers entering or returning to the city from COVID-19 hotspots to quarantine for 14 days.
According to Chicago Department of Public Health…
Illinois COVID-19 infection rate continues to drop
Staff Report
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Wednesday announced 625 new cases of COVID-19 and 78 additional deaths.
There have now been 129,837 cases of coronavirus infection and 6,095 deaths in 101 Illinois…
Family cat tests positive for coronavirus
By Jim Hagerty
Editor
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois health professionals, on Friday, reported that a family cat has been infected with COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
“The cat was in a home with people who…
SPORTS
Chicago Marathon canceled due to coronavirus concerns
Staff Report
CHICAGO- Monday, July 13, event organizers and the City of Chicago announced the decision to cancel…
2020 State Street Mile canceled due to coronavirus
Staff Report
ROCKFORD – Due to the health risks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and per the guidelines from the…