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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Free Days at Shedd Aquarium throughout October for Illinois Residents

Illinois Residents Can Enjoy the Aquarium for Free on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays All Month WHAT:  Shedd Aquarium will offer twelve days in October when Illinois residents can visit the aquarium free…


Wednesday, September 30, 2020
State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Region 1 on October 3, 2020

Region 1 Seeing Increased Positivity Rates and Hospital Admissions Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are announcing COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 1,…


Wednesday, September 23, 2020
COVID Mobile Testing Site in Savanna on Sunday, September 27

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Secretary of State Announces Expired Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards Extended Until Feb. 1, 2021

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional three months – from Nov. 1, 2020, until Feb….


Monday, September 21, 2020
Where’s Tony: September 21, 2020

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
IDNR Launches New ‘Hunt Illinois’ Website

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced the launch of the new Hunt Illinois website – an online resource for Illinois residents and visitors to the state interested in…


Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month Events hosted by Central Management Services (CMS)

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15, 2020 through October 15, 2020 and is observed annually as a month-long celebration of the extensive history, diverse cultures, and contributions of the Latinx…


Monday, September 7, 2020
US 30 Bridge over Hennepin Feeder Canal in Rock Falls to receive $1.2 million rehabilitation

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work will begin on Monday, September 14, 2020, on the bridge carrying US Route 30 over the Hennepin Feeder…


Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Special Investigating Committee Formed to Investigate House Speaker Michael Madigan

Today, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin announced a petition to form a Special Investigating Committee concerning the corruption allegations of House Speaker Mike Madigan. The petition filed coincides with information…


Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Some Illinois Unemployed to receive additional $300 in weekly Unemployment Benefits

Illinois received approval on September 1 for an extra $300 in weekly federal unemployment benefits authorized by President Donald Trump through an Executive Order in August. The Federal Emergency Management…