Category Archives: News
Midwest Food Bank Hosting Open House for Tiny House
The tiny house being raffled for two local charities will be open for public viewing this weekend. Saturday, August 1, visitors may tour the house between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The tiny house will be ope...
Jul 29, 2020
Suicides a concern in Illinois during COVID-19 pandemic
(The Center Square) - With high unemployment and an economy ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, some first responders said calls for suicide attempts are becoming far too familiar. The number of deaths ...
Jul 28, 2020
Ratepayers could see payouts under new class action suit against ComEd
(The Center Square) - A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges ComEd violated state law and seeks class-action status, which means those who pay ComEd for electricity could be eligible for a settlement if it s...
Jul 28, 2020
Senior advocates still can’t make unscheduled visits to nursing homes
(The Center Square) - It's not just family members who can't visit their loved ones inside long-term care facilities, advocates for seniors with and without families can't make unscheduled visits and ...
Jul 28, 2020
Long-Standing Camp Limberlost Leaves the Woods and Supports Campers in the City
When the restriction imposed by COVID 19 caused camps such as Timberpoint Outdoor Center to cancel operations in June, the Bloomington Kiwanis Club knew their long-standing Camp Limberlost was in jeop...
Jul 28, 2020
Pritzker knocks neighboring states amid uptick in COVID-19 cases in Illinois
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker is talking up Illinois' COVID-19 response by criticizing neighboring states amid an uptick in infection rates in Illinois. On multiple occasions, Pritzker has ...
Jul 28, 2020
Madigan faces mounting pressure to step down
(The Center Square) - The pressure on longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to step down is mounting. Madigan hasn't been charged with a crime. However, he has been embroiled in charging doc...
Jul 28, 2020
Pritzker replaces 2 state officials responsible for COVID-19 response in nursing homes
(The Center Square) - State officials who oversaw Illinois' COVID-19 response in nursing homes have been replaced, according to a report from Chicago Public Radio. The governor has said the state only...
Jul 28, 2020
Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Pritzker says mask requirement could stretch into next year Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn't expect Illinoisans will be freed from COVID-19 restrictions including mask mandates until sometime next year. The...
Jul 28, 2020
Missouri Valley Conference (ISU, Bradley, etc.) Delays Start of Fall Season Except Football
The Missouri Valley Conference, where ISU and Bradley play, is postponing the start of its fall sports season until September 18, but the football season is not included in the decision. The Missouri ...
Jul 27, 2020
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