Randolph County News

SPRINGFIELD – New updates to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Vax Verify immunization portal now includes use of the SMART™ Health Card.  The SMART™ Health Card allows users to download a QR code, which individuals can use to easily confirm their COVID-19 vaccination status at businesses, events, and other locations.  Vax Verify is […]

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge President Chris Southwood issued the following statement regarding the on-duty shooting deaths on December 29 of two Illinois police officers. Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Riley was killed during a motorist assist call Wednesday morning. Bradley Police Department Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic was killed while responding to

SPRINFIELD — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all Secretary of State departments will not conduct in-person transactions – including Driver Services facilities – from Jan. 3, 2022, through Jan. 17, 2022.   All departments and Driver Services facilities will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 18.   White is encouraging the public to

CHESTER – The Randolph County Health Department has released its latest COVID-19 update.   The report states the following:   The county transmission rate for CoVID 19 is “HIGH” Randolph County has received 100+ new cases of CoVID-19 in the last two days.   The Randolph County Health Department highly recommends taking additional precautions while

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has directed the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to enhance its partnerships with local health department mass vaccination operations throughout the state to help meet the growing demand for the COVID-19 vaccine booster. The State of Illinois is more than doubling personnel and

SPRINGFIELD – As we prepare for the new year, employers and employees should be aware of new laws taking effect January 1st, as well as those already in effect due to action by the General Assembly and the signature of Governor JB Pritzker. “The mission at the Illinois Department of Labor is the same from