Pritzker Announces East St. Louis Contact Tracing Partnership, Addresses Casino Reopening
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a health organization in East St. Louis will lend its help to the state’s COVID-19 contact tracing initiative….
COVID-19 Mask Makers Are Part Of A Larger History
One of the enduring symbols of the COVID-19 crisis is the homemade mask. Around the country people have been sewing cloth masks, for healthcare workers,…
Lawsuit: Illinois Prisons Are Failing To Protect Inmates From COVID-19
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 7:54 p.m. on May 26 to include comments from the Illinois Department of Corrections. An amended lawsuit filed
Pritzker Issues Rules As Illinois Prepares For Reopening
CHICAGO — Barbers and their customers will have to wear face masks. Restaurants will be able to serve diners outdoors only, with parties no larger
Pandemic Puts Damper On Memorial Day Ceremonies
URBANA — The observance of Memorial Day is happening in Illinois this year with far fewer ceremonies than usual. The coronavirus outbreak has put a
From Camping To Dining Out: Here’s How Experts Rate The Risks Of 14 Summer Activities
The weather is warming up and public spaces are starting to reopen. How do you decide what’s safe to do? We have guidance to help you compare and evaluate the risks.
Illinois Schools Receive Federal Stimulus Aid, Questions Remain On How Money Gets To Private Schools
Illinois school districts will receive more than half a billion dollars in federal stimulus funds as a result of the CARES Act. School districts across
Wash U Leads Global Study To Test If Malaria Drug Blocks Coronavirus
Washington University researchers are launching an international study to test whether the drug chloroquine can prevent coronavirus infection….
Why Are Locations Of 22 COVID-19 Outbreaks Not Disclosed In Champaign County?
CHAMPAIGN – When pressed by reporters during a news briefing earlier this month, Governor J.B. Pritzker said he thinks local public health departments should inform
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