Category Archives: Local News

Dr. Fauci Issues Warnings About Next COVID-19 Hotspot (Bethesda, MD) -- A top health official is warning about the next coronavirus hotspot and the opportunity for places without many cases. On CNN's ...

Coronavirus Closures Yield Clean Air In So Cal (Diamond Bar, CA) -- The sky is bluer and the air over Southern California is cleaner than it's been in years, thanks to the stay-at-home order issued by...

For Immediate Releasa Gov. Pritzker Announces Efforts to Expand and Expedite Medicaid Coverage for Uninsured and Insured Illinois Residents Chicago - As the state continues to build on its robust resp...

CDC Issues COVID-19 Inspired Travel Advisory For Hardest Hit Area (Atlanta, GA) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing a COVID-19 related travel advisory covering New York, New J...

A Wind Advisory is in effect until 7 pm. Gusty winds could blow over unsecured objects like outdoor tents. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. In addition driving will b...

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported the death of an infant younger than one year in Chicago who tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). "There has never before b...

According to the Fayette County Health Department, there is now one confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county. From there Facebook Page: "Friday, March 27, 2020 Confirmed case of COVID-19 The Fayette C...

For Immediate Release USDA Announces More Than 3.4 Million Acres Selected for General Signup Conservation Reserve Program SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, March 27, 2020 - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue tod...

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker Announces Measures to Continue Supporting Working Families, People Experiencing Homelessness and Child Care Providers Chicago - Building on measures to address chal...

For Immediate Release Public Health Officials Announce 488 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 488 new cases of coronavirus d...