News Around Illinois – March 3, 2020

Illinois Officials Announce 4th Positive Test For Virus CHICAGO — Health officials say a person in Illinois has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the fourth suspected case in the state. The woman is the spouse of the third patient, whose case was announced over the weekend. The Illinois and Cook County public health departments made […]
Flash Index: Illinois’ Growing Economy Continues, But Potential Impact Of Coronavirus Unknown

Concern about the coronavirus has affected the stock market. But so far, it hasn’t impacted Illinois’ economy, as measured by the University of Illinois Flash Index. The Flash Index was up by three tenths of a point in February, to 105.7, its highest rating in over four years. Any reading over 100 reflects economic growth […]
Stefanie Smith Runs In 13th District ‘For The People’

Stefanie Smith says she’s running for Congress because issues she feels are important are not being considered in a meaningful way.
Illini Do Just Enough To Edge Hoosiers 67-66

The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team beat Indiana 67-66 Sunday at State Farm Center in Champaign.