Category Archives: Local News

Trump Doesn't Rule Out Being Tested For Coronavirus (Washington, DC) -- President Trump is not ruling out being tested for the coronavirus. Talking to reporters at the White House, Trump said that cou...

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker Announces Two-Week Statewide School Closure to Minimize COVID-19 Spread, Additional Economic Measures to Reduce Burden on Illinois Families Chicago - Building on st...

Announcement Regarding Upcoming Shows at State Farm Center In accordance with the guidance of the State of Illinois, The University of Illinois System, and other local and state public health official...

Trump Declares National Emergency On Coronavirus. (Washington, DC) -- President Trump is declaring a national emergency on the coronavirus. Speaking at a White House news conference, Trump said the ac...

Shimkus Calls High School Artists to Enter Congressional Contest WASHINGTON - Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has issued a call for high school artists to showcase their talent by entering t...

For Immediate Release Illinois 16 resurfacing resumes March 16, Work zone between I-57, Charleston CHARLESTON - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the resurfacing of Illinois 16 ...

Apple Moves Annual Developers Conference Online (Cupertino, CA) -- Apple is moving its annual Worldwide Developers Conference entirely online. It normally holds it in June at the San Jose Convention C...

For Release State of Illinois Issues New Guidance to Minimize COVID-19 Spread - Office of Governor JB Pritzker Following CDC guidance and recommendations by local public health experts, the State of I...

For Immediate Release Illinois 16 improvements begin March 16, Pavement work, other upgrades through Charleston CHARLESTON - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that construction on Li...

Trump Will Reportedly Activate Stafford Act In Emergency Declaration (Washington, DC) -- President Trump is expected to activate the Stafford Act when he declares a national emergency on the coronavir...