Thirty Illinois counties reach a warning level for coronavirus Over the weekend Illinois surpassed 8000 coronavirus deaths. There have been well over 200,000 cases confirmed in the state. Over the…

New mask guidelines for patrons of bars and restaurants In recent weeks we have seen the number of coronavirus cases increase throughout Illinois, including in our area and other parts…

Illinois unemployment rate drops to 11.3% Illinois’ unemployment rate continues its decline from its coronavirus peak, but it also continues to lag behind the improvement nationally. Our jobless rate fell…

Large deficits likely ahead We are approaching the six-month mark of the coronavirus outbreak and response. In that time, businesses have been shut down, thousands of Illinoisans have lost their…

State Board of Education and Emergency Management Agency distributing masks to schools Students attending local schools which will be having in-person classes this fall will be able to obtain a…

Supreme Court places stay on ruling challenging Governor’s stay-at-home order The Illinois Supreme Court has placed a stay on a ruling from a Clay County judge earlier this summer which…

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Pritzker again seeks business penalties for Covid violations Governor Pritzker today again announced a new plan to penalize businesses for not complying with Cornonavirus restrictions he is implementing through the…

On July 29th Rep. Bennett sent Governor Pritzker a direct appeal on behalf of local families thrown out of work by state’s coronavirus response that have since been failed by…

11 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Cass, Gallatin, Jackson, Jo Daviess, Johnson, Perry, Randolph, Saline, Sangamon, St. Clair, and White Counties have been reported at warning level for…