Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Illinois will go on a “stay at home” order and that K-12 schools will be closed until at least April 8 during his 3 p.m. press conference on Friday, March 20. The “stay at home” order will go into effect on Saturday, March 21 at 5 […]
Officials cite Constitution and state law By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Although many Illinoisans are being urged to work remotely from home during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, that does not appear to be an option for state lawmakers. A spokesman for Senate President Don Harmon said […]
Parkland College has suspended their May 2020 graduation because of COVID-19 concerns. Vice President for Student Services Mike Trame sent a letter to Parkland students, faculty and staff on March 19 with the announcement. “Every year, Parkland’s end-of-the-year Commencement and Honors Convocation ceremonies are the premier showcase of the innumerable […]
Gov. JB Pritzker and Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced on Thursday three more COVID-19-related deaths in the state: a Will County resident in his 50s, a Cook County resident in her 80s and a Florida resident who was visiting Sangamon County, bringing […]
The St. Joseph IGA will be reducing their hours in order to better serve the community during the COVID-19 crisis. Beginning March 20, the St. Joseph IGA will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. They will also be offering special hours, […]
The Heritage School district will fresh milk dated through Monday March 23 available in the front entryway at Heritage Elementary in Homer beginning at 9:30 a.m. on March 20 only. The district requires that those who come to get it bring their own bag or crate. Heritage Meal Plans for […]
MARCH 18, 2020 — Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation. As of this morning, more than eleven million households have responded. America is stepping up to shape our future and ensure families and communities are counted. Beginning today, in support […]
Store owner says increase began Monday after bars, restaurants were ordered closed Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with statistics from the Illinois State Police. By BEN ORNER Capitol News Illinois borner@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Toilet paper and hand sanitizer are in short supply at Illinois supermarkets. At gun shops, […]
Number of known cases jumps to 288 as governor says ‘no place, no person, is immune’ By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois ranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Illinois almost doubled overnight, from 160 cases to 288, the state’s Department of Public Health […]
The Oakwood School District is scheduled to begin a District Food Service Distribution Plan trial run on March 30. The Oakwood School District is on spring break from March 23-27. “This will be a good opportunity to implement this plan in case the Mandatory School Closure executive order is extended […]
