The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday reported 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus and 79 additional deaths.… MORE
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12 infected and 37 firefighters quarantined after exposure to COVID-19
Coronavirus has hit the Springfield Fire Department.… MORE
State health officials announce 10,573 new cases of coronavirus
By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday reported 10,573 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus, including 14 additional deaths. Tier 2 Resurgence Mitigation’s for Regions 5,7,& 8 begin Wednesday. Learn more: https://t.co/633Ld4sH6N pic.twitter.com/DjOkIBS107 — IDPH (@IDPH) November 9, 2020 Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 498,560 cases, including…… MORE
Governor’s office announces possible COVID-19 exposure
Gov. JB Pritzker’s office Friday afternoon was notified of a recent exposure to COVID-19.… MORE
Should Madigan remain chairman of the state’s Democratic Party?
The call to replace House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) atop the Democratic Party of Illinois is reaching as high up as the governor’s office. … MORE
Governor issues warning after loss of ‘fair tax’ amendment
“There will be cuts, and they will be painful.”… MORE
Committee investigating ComEd, Madigan postpones next meeting
There is another delay of the next hearing of the special investigative committee of Illinois House members looking into the “deferred prosecution agreement” between the U.S. attorney’s office and Commonwealth Edison. … MORE
Ezike: Poll workers, those who stood in line should get tested
Many are focused on this week’s election, but one thing not going away – COVID-19.… MORE
Londrigan admits defeat in 13th Congressional District
Twelve hours after U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) declared victory, his opponent made a concession speech.… MORE
Sen. Brady announces he will give up leadership post
Let the 2022 campaign begin … and could Senate Minority Leader Blil Brady (R-Bloomington) be opening the door to yet another gubernatorial run?… MORE
Blogs
Labor Day – Expanding voting rights for all
By Mike Matejka Because of COVID, there is no Labor Day Parade this year. It’s always a great event for our everyday workers to march proudly down the street and enjoys the festive crowd. If there had been a parade, this year’s Labor Day theme was to be “150 years of struggle: your right to vote.” …
Is federal mobilization the answer?
By Mike Matejka As President Donald Trump threatens to send federal marshals into Chicago, over the objections of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, recall another Illinois Governor who protested the incursion of armed federal personnel into the city. Those federal troops, rather than calming, escalated the situation, leading to deaths and violence. Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay…
In these troubled times, to my fellow white Americans
By Mike Matejka Our nation is at a unique watershed in human relations. African-Americans have been killed too many times in the past before George Floyd, but the response to this man’s death is international and all-encompassing. I was a grade-schooler during the Civil Rights 1960s. I watched Birmingham demonstrators hosed and the Selma – Montgomery…
Workers’ Memorial Day – Remember those whose job took their life
Looking around our community, when we say employer, most will respond to State Farm, Country, or Illinois State University. We too often forget those who are building our roads, serving our food, or our public employees. COVID-19 has made us more aware of the risk. Going to work every day for some people means…