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Jan 14, 2021 7:47 AM
(CHICAGO) The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 5,862 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday with 97 new deaths. The new statewide totals show 1,046,030 confirmed cases with 17,840 deaths around the state. For updates on all the numbers, go to the dph.illinois.gov website or if any questions, call the toll-free IDPH HealthLine, available around the clock, at 1-800-889-3931.
(SPRINGFIELD) With the Lame Duck session of the 101st General Assembly ending yesterday morning, one of the most historic moves in Springfield occurred when State Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch was elected as the new Speaker of the House, not only becoming Illinois’ first African American to hold the position, but replacing Michael Madigan who had held the Speaker seat for nearly four decades. However, many lawmakers, especially those from downstate, believe Welch is s
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Jan 13, 2021 7:58 AM
(CHICAGO) The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 6,642 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, with an additional 117 deaths yesterday. The new statewide totals show 1,040,168 confirmed cases with 17,743 deaths around the state. For updates on all the numbers, go to the dph.illinois.gov website or call the toll-free IDPH HealthLine, available around the clock, at 1-800-889-3931.
(SPRINGFIELD) Beginning yesterday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now reporting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination data on its website, with data to be updated daily and additional data to be provided as available. It’s important to note that vaccine distribution figures are reported in real time, while vaccine administration figures are reported with as much as a 72-hour lag. The latest report shows 638,150 doses of vaccine were delivered to provid
Ill. Senate passes criminal justice reform bill The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice reform bill early Wednesday morning, January 13. (Source: KFVS) By Marsha Heller | January 13, 2021 at 11:51 AM CST - Updated January 13 at 1:19 PM
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice reform bill early Wednesday morning, January 13.
Law enforcement groups and Senator Dale Fowler oppose the bill and call it dangerous.
“This bill is a dangerous proposal that makes it easier for offenders to commit violent crimes, eliminates cash bail and endangers the safety of our citizens,” said Sen. Fowler in a released statement.
Fowler said lawmakers received the bill in the early hours of the morning and barely had time to review the 764 page document before a vote was taken.
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(CHICAGO) The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 11,428 new COVID-19 cases from over the weekend, including 6,717 on Saturday and 4,711 on Sunday. There were 182 new deaths reported, including 101 on Saturday and 81 on Sunday. The next statewide totals show 1,028,750 confirmed cases with now 17,574 deaths around the state. The statewide positivity rate for the past week fell to 7.9 percent, with the Southern Illinois Region at 9.6 percent and our East Central Region at 9,9 percent. For updates, go to dph.illinois.gov or call the toll-free IDPH HealthLine, available around the clock, at 1-800-889-3931.