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Illinois House Spends $187,000 in Rent

The Illinois House spent $187,000 in taxpayer money to rent out Springfield’s downtown convention center last week after the COVID-19 pandemic forced lawmakers from the Capitol.   Lawmakers met at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield, the second time the House has conducted business... Read More.

Illinois Senate Cancels Session

The Illinois Senate has announced the cancelation of this week’s session.   Senate President Don Harmon and Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie said Thursday that policies are being developed to allow the body to safely conduct business during the pandemic. The leaders say that procedures should... Read More.

Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Awarding Scholarships

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000.00 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2021-2022, academic year. The scholarships will be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The... Read More.
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Illinois Phase 1B Vaccination Roll-Out

Illinois is started its Phase 1-B COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan on Monday, which includes people 65 and older and front-line essential workers like teachers, first responders, and postal and public transit employees.  Front-line hospital and health care workers and long-term care facility workers and... Read More.

Eight New Cases of COVID-19 Variant Reported in Illinois

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced eight additional Illinois cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom. Health officials previously announced a single case of the variant... Read More.

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION INVESTS OVER $3 MILLION IN COMMUNITY NAVIGATORS AND OTHER SUPPORTS TO HELP ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESSES ACCESS PPP AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

State steps up small business supports to help more reach funds available through new round of PPP, forthcoming EIDL Advance and Shuttered Venue Operators grant programs SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today announced new investments by the State of Illinois to help more small businesses... Read More.
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ILLINOIS SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2021-2022 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only.... Read More.
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Regions Across Illinois Advance Tiers as State Launches Surge Staffing Program to Support Hospitals in Expanding Capacity

IDPH Adjusts Metrics to Allow More Regions to Lift Strictest Mitigations Following Conversations with Hospital Leaders SPRINGFIELD – With the state of Illinois launching multiple health care staffing contracts to increase hospital staffing, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adjusting its mitigation metrics to... Read More.