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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
For Immediate Release April is Child Abuse Prevention Month CHICAGO - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Illinois, and to increase awareness the Illinois Department of Children and Family Servic...
Apr 14, 2020
Camp New Hope Announces 2020 Summer Camp Activities are Postponed
On Monday, April 13th Camp New Hope announced the very difficult decision to postpone all Summer Camp 2020 Programs until further notice due to health concerns and uncertainties surrounding COVID-19. ...
Apr 13, 2020
Freeze Warning to Take Effect Tonight
FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TONIGHT... Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-...
Apr 13, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Outlines Efforts to Expand Access and Eligibility to Unemployment Insurance
Chicago - Building on measures designed to address the unprecedented economic challenges facing Illinois families during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker provided an update on the state's e...
Apr 13, 2020
Public Health Officials Announce 1,173 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,173 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 74 additional deaths. - Cook County: 2 males 30s,...
Apr 13, 2020
Sen. Righter urges Governor to act on unemployment benefits for small business owners and self-proprietors
Mattoon, ILL - State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) urges Gov. J.B. Pritzker to act on unemployment benefits for small business owners and self-proprietors not typically eligible for unemployment benef...
Apr 13, 2020
Telecommunicators, Call-takers, and Technicians are the Critical Lifeline Behind the Scenes
For Immediate Release Telecommunicators, Call-takers, and Technicians are the Critical Lifeline Behind the Scenes Springfield, IL - The Illinois State Police (ISP) is recognizing Telecommunicators, Op...
Apr 13, 2020
Macon County Fair Canceled
The Macon County Fair Board has voted to cancel the 2020 Macon County Fair, due to COVID-19. According to a post on their Facebook page, Fair Board President Gordon Moore said, "It wasn't an easy deci...
Apr 13, 2020 Macon County Fair
IDoA Distributing Senior Meal Assistance Funds Across State
IDoA Distributing Senior Meal Assistance Funds Across State (Undated) -- The Illinois Department on Aging is distributing funds to help with a growing need for senior meal assistance. The IDoA is prov...
Apr 13, 2020
Police Investigating Deadly Urbana Shooting
Police Investigating Deadly Urbana Shooting (Urbana, IL) -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Urbana. The shooting happened Saturday night on the corner of Philo Road and Michigan Avenue. ...
Apr 13, 2020
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