Illinois officials announced 1,759 new confirmed positive cases, bringing the total in the state to 186,471. Officials revealed 30 new coronavirus-deaths. This brings the total number of deaths to 7,573.
For an added layer of security and to help ease the minds of those inside the health department tasked with tough duties, security cameras will soon be installed outside the building - a security measure that was assisted by the Wabash County Commissioners.
Governor JB Pritzker launched a new $5 million awareness campaign Monday to encourage Illinois residents to wear a face covering every time they’re in public.
A county enters a warning level when it experiences an increase in two or more COVID-19 risk indicators from the state’s COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigation plan.
The IHSA Board of Directors announced Wednesday that football, boys soccer, and girls volleyball will have their seasons delayed until the spring. Those seasons are going to last from February 15 until May 1.
When COVID-19 first hit the Tri-State area, face masks were hard to come by and people were making them at home. After a few months passed, stores got on board and started selling them for the general public, but how does the public know what masks are best?
Setting off fireworks are one of the many ways that people like to celebrate the Fourth of July, but dog experts say animal owners should think of their pets this weekend.
Governor JB Pritzker released plans Monday to continue reopening businesses and industries as Illinois moves into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan.
Officer Eric Emmons has been with the Mount Carmel Police Department for nearly two years and has served as a soldier in the Illinois Army National Guard for 12 years.
“The Talk” is a conversation that black families have been having for years. It’s a way that parents can walk their child through what to do and not to do when interacting with the police.
Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker joined members of the Black, Latino and Asian Caucuses of the state legislature and small business owners to announce a package of state grant programs to support communities and businesses impacted by the pandemic and recent civil unrest.
Deaconess Sports Park in Evansville is set to host its first baseball tournament of the season. The Tri-State League Youth Baseball Tournament will consist of 40 teams from Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the launch of free online career training geared toward helping Illinois residents who have lost their jobs due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Governor JB Pritzker has signed House Bill 2682, a bipartisan piece of legislation, which allows the sale of cocktails by bars and restaurants with liquor licenses for pickup and delivery.
Officials in the Chicago suburb of Cicero say two people were killed during unrest as protests continued over the killing of George Floyd by a white Minneapolis police officer.
Illinois transitioned into Phase 3 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reopening plan this weekend, and state residents seem eager to see life get a little more back to normal.
In response to a City of Chicago request, Governor JB Pritzker activated 375 Illinois National Guard soldiers for State Active Duty to assist the Chicago Police Department in protecting the city and its residents.
Governor Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton say they will release a set of video messages and radio announcements through the “All In Illinois” initiative.
According to a press release, Governor Pritzker released an updated statewide model and regional metrics tracking progress in the Restore Illinois reopening plan.
According to data from New York-based company Unacast and its “social distancing scoreboard,” several Tri-State counties received "F" grades when it came to their social distancing practices.
Illinois is currently reporting 70,873 total coronavirus cases across the state. As of Thursday, 3,111 residents have died from complications with COVID-19.
