SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Former Illinois Governor and Secretary of State Jim Edgar, plus major labor, business, public safety and advocacy organizations have endorsed Dan Brady, a Bloomington Republican, for Illinois Secretary of State. “As former Secretary of State, I know Dan Brady possesses the skills, experience, and work ethic to improve the office and provide […]
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch will kick off the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute’s Renewing Illinois Summit at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Thursday, Sept. 29. During this year’s two-day summit, about 60 students from 10 Illinois colleges, community colleges and universities will learn about the careers of leading Illinois political figures and discuss the challenges facing
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 17,373 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois as of Friday, compared to 17,584 new cases the previous week. That’s an decrease of 211 new cases or 1.2 percent. Meanwhile the IDPH reported that more than 137,000 Illinoisans have received a dose
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that about 188,800 Illinoisans have received a dose of the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines since they were authorized for use at the beginning of September. Data indicates that daily vaccination numbers have jumped to the highest level seen since early February, during the major surge
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is hosting a virtual town hall Thursday to focus on the SAFE-T Act and its implications for Illinois residents. The event will focus on what the SAFE-T Act does, what it means for Illinois communities and what citizens can do to repeal it. Who: Illinois Freedom Caucus members: State Reps. Chris Miller;
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting 19,933 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois since September 2. That’s a drop from 26,127 new COVID-19 cases the previous week. That’s 6,194 fewer or a drop of 23.7 percent. Despite that the CDC reports 28 Illinois counties are now rated at High
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CHICAGO – It is the law. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is once again calling on drivers to “move over” when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle or any stopped vehicle displaying flashing lights. The Move Over Law, also known as Scott’s Law, is designed to protect law enforcement, emergency responders and other drivers who
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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has announced the reopening of a homeownership program designed to help working class families and underrepresented communities of color across the state of Illinois. Offered through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the Opening Doors or Abriendo Puertas program is designed to aid lower-income borrowers and households of color who
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — With its largest class of new freshmen in six years, Southern Illinois University Carbondale has enjoyed a second year of stable enrollment, totaling 11,107, just 1.4 percent lower than 2021. This fall, 1,518 Salukis are starting their college career, an increase of 6.8 percent over their predecessors. In 2021, the university welcomed 1,422
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CHICAGO – With 90 counties in the state at an elevated level for COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging all who are eligible to take advantage of the new bivalent booster shots that have been authorized by the CDC. IDPH is reporting 26,127 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
