Category Archives: COVID-19
Emergency Mask Enforcement Rule in Illinois Stands
January 13, 2021 - An emergency rule for businesses to enforce masks and social distancing in Illinois stands after a 12 member panel of lawmakers failed to block an emergency mask rule. Some wanted t...
Jan 13, 2021 Olgierd (dogs, gear, equipment, etc., CC-only) / CC
YMCA Installs Air Purification Systems
January 13, 2021 - The Decatur Family YMCA purchased nine Aerus Guardian air purification systems to help combat viruses and airborne contaminates - including the COVID-19 virus. Cleared by the FDA to...
Jan 13, 2021
IDPH Now Reporting COVID-19 Vaccination Data
January 13, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health is now reporting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination data on its website, with data to be updated daily and additional data to be pro...
Jan 13, 2021
Attorney General; FBI Investigating Illinois Unemployment System Fraud
January 11, 2021 - A committee that oversees the state's unemployment agency is refraining from providing public oversight while the state's Attorney General and the FBI investigate fraud in the syste...
Jan 11, 2021
Millikin Implements Saliva COVID-19 Testing Program for Students
January 11, 2021 - Millikin University has partnered with SHIELD Illinois to implement a COVID-19 saliva-based testing program that will be available to students beginning today. Millikin employees wi...
Jan 11, 2021
Decatur City Council To Discuss Options for Re-opening Bars and Restaurants
January 10, 2021 -Monday night, the Decatur City Council will discuss the possibility of allowing bars and restaurants to re-open with some public health restrictions. The issue will be discussed in s...
Jan 10, 2021
Over 60 Macon County Businesses Receive Business Interruption Grants from State
January 10, 2020 -The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced more than $275 million in nearly 9,000 emergency assistance grants have been made to small businesses in ov...
Jan 10, 2021
Pritzker Hopeful New Senate Will Come Through With More State Aid
January 8, 2021 - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was all smiles about Georgia's U.S. Senate election results Wednesday, saying he's optimistic that the federal government will come through with more stat...
Jan 08, 2021
DPS61 Will Return to In-Person Learning January 19th. Virtual Only Option Still Offered.
January 8, 2021 - DPS61 says it plans to return to in-classroom instruction beginning January 19th. Students will also be offered a virtual-only option. Even though students who choose to do so can re...
Jan 08, 2021
Banks to Waive Check Cashing Fees For Stimulus Checks
January 8, 2021- The Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (IDFPR) announced they have worked with the banks to provide services for unbanked Illinoisans seeking to cash their s...
Jan 08, 2021