Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. The CDC and IDPH offers several safer ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may…

Region 1 includes Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties.  Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will…

On Monday, the Illinois Commerce Commission announced the moratorium on disconnections has voluntarily been extended by several state regulated utilities through the Winter 2021 for eligible low-income residential customers, and…

An additional $114 million in grants will be available for child care providers across the state through the Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program, the second round of funding dedicated to…

Earlier this week, the governor announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19.  These latest guidelines require patrons to…

The Illinois Secretary of State announced that the expiration date for valid driver’s licenses held by Illinois drivers who are 75 years of age or older has been extended for…

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today launched its new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) travel map to help inform residents of potential risks associated with traveling during the pandemic.  The…

Additional Mitigation Measures to be Implemented on August 18 as Metro East Region Surpasses 8 Percent Positivity Rate Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced new…

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced 20 weeks of state extended benefits (EB) are now available to those who exhaust the allotted 26 weeks of regular state…

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 11 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  A county enters a…