AP — The House has approved a $2.2 trillion rescue package, rushing it to President Donald Trump for his signature. The measure tosses a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus pandemic. The House approved the sweeping measure by a voice vote, as strong majorities of both…… Read more…
Dr. Ezike Acknowledges Emotional Toll – Coronavirus Case Number Update
SPRINGFIELD, IL (RFD) — For weeks now the Governor and Director of Public Health have held daily briefings on the spread of COVID-19 around Illinois. Dr. Ngozi Ezike has given daily updates on the numbers of infected, accounted for, and when needed, the number of people who have died from the virus. That number has…… Read more…
IL Tax Day Pushed to July 15th
ILLINOIS (RFD) — With plenty to worry about right now don’t let filing out your taxes in a less than a month be one of them says Governor JB Pritzker. Already more than 3.4 million people have filed their taxes in the state. If you want to file early the Illinois Department of Revenue will…… Read more…
Pritzker Announces Stabilization Grants for Suburban, Downstate Businesses
ILLINOIS — 330 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed Tuesday into Wednesday. That was announced at Wednesday’s daily press conference held by Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker. In addition to the new cases, 3 more deaths were confirmed, bringing the states COVID-19 death total to 19. While uncertainty looms for everyone in the state, some help…… Read more…
Federal officials reach deal on $2 trillion coronavirus relief package
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties have struck an agreement on a sweeping $2 trillion measure to aid workers, businesses and a health care system strained by the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak. Top White House aide Eric Ueland announced the agreement in a Capitol hallway shortly after midnight. The…… Read more…
Illinois ready to ramp up testing and continue stay at home order to help limit the number of cases
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois is ready to ramp up testing for COVID-19. Governor JB Pritzker says expansion is underway at state labs to run more tests each day and support for hospitals and private labs is ramping up. In a few weeks the state should be able to double the number of tests they can…… Read more…
IFB Official talks stimulus bill effects in Ag Community
SPRINGFIELD, IL — What’s at stake for agriculture in the economic stimulus bill being debated in Washington? That question asked to Mark Gebhards. Gebhards is the Director of Governmental Affairs & Commodities for the Illinois Farm Bureau.… Read more…
New COVID-19 Cases In IL; Physical Distancing Not Social Say IDPH Dr.
SPRINGFIELD, IL — The state announced 263 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. Dr. Ngozi Ezike says that brings the total number of cases in Illinois to 1,285 and she also reported that three more people died in the last 24 hours. Ezike says everyone is doing their part if they are following the stay at…… Read more…
Livingston County COVID-19 Patient Speaks Out About Her Experience
ILLINOIS (RFD) — The first Livingston County coronavirus patient is speaking out about her experience with the virus. The woman is in her 60s and recently traveled, and is recovering at home in isolation. Wanting to remain anonymous, the woman says she had a fever along with aches and pains and thought she had the…… Read more…
WIU Interactive Map Tracks COVID-19 Spread
ILLINOIS (RFD) — Western Illinois University promoting an interactive tool that monitors the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to Illinois and bordering states. It’s a digital map says WIU GIS Center Director Chad Sperry. You can find map at “arcg.is/0OTGSP.”… Read more…
Pritzker, Trump Speak Directly Monday About Illinois’ Shortage of Needed Medical Equipment
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois now has 1,285 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus along with a dozen deaths statewide. That’s what state leaders reported at their daily COVID-19 press conference Monday afternoon. Another southern Illinois county has joined the list of counties to report a COVID-19 case, as Monroe County in the Metro East reported their…… Read more…
WIU interactive map tracks COVID-19 spread; data details Illinois & bordering states
ILLINOIS (RFD) — Western Illinois University promoting an interactive tool that monitors the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to Illinois and bordering states. It’s a digital map says WIU GIS Center Director Chad Sperry. Check out the interactive map here at this link.… Read more…
Tax Relief For Small Businesses Coming
ILLINOIS (RFD) — Small businesses, especially restaurants and bars are under extreme pressure right now. The rules on social distancing and gatherings have hurt business even with carryout options available. On Thursday Governor JB Pritzker announced the start of relief for those businesses. The second part of relief is that small businesses are able to…… Read more…
Illinois Governor Pritzker Issues “Shelter-In-Place” Order to Start Saturday to Slow Spread of COVID-19
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a “shelter-in-place” order for the entire state starting Saturday, essentially commanding residents to stay in their homes as the officials take drastic measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Chicago Tribune. Residents will still be allowed to go to the grocery stores, put gas…… Read more…
Pritzker Signs Order Waiving Overweight Trucking Permits for Movement of Emergency Relief Supplies
ILLINOIS (IRN) — An Illinois trucking leader applauded the governor’s decision to waive overweight trucking permits for the movement of emergency relief supplies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order, effective through April 12, does not apply to posted bridges and local highways with special and seasonal weight restrictions Don Schaefer, executive vice president of…… Read more…