During Champaign Visit, Pritzker Unveils Plan To Support Manufacturing In Illinois
CHAMPAIGN – During a visit to Champaign on Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the creation of two new manufacturing training academies in downstate Illinois. Community colleges located outside of Cook and the collar counties can apply for millions in grant funds from the state to create the academies that will provide students with 21st-century manufacturing […]
Governor Bans Indoor Dining In Chicago As Virus Cases Surge
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Surging COVID-19 cases in Chicago have prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker to ban indoor dining and bar services and limit the number of people gathering in one place. The rules announced Tuesday take effect Friday and will force diners and bar patrons outdoors and shut down service at 11 p.m. in the […]
America Amplified 2020: Episode 2- The American Dream is Not the Same for Everyone
America Amplified: Election 2020 is a national talk show that will dive into the challegnes facing America before and after election day on November 3….
Congressional Candidate Miller Sidesteps Debates
This article is about candidate debates — or, to be precise, candidate debates that don’t happen. Not every candidate wants the risk of confronting their opponent with all eyes upon them. 15th District congressional candidate Mary Miller has not responded to invitations to appear with her Democratic opponent, Erika Weaver, at candidate debates and forums. […]
Two More Regions To See COVID-19 Mitigations As Pace Of Hospitalization Growth Quickens
Six of the state’s 11 coronavirus mitigation regions will be under escalated restrictions starting Wednesday as hospitalizations for COVID-19 show a…