Statewide positivity rate decreases as stricter mitigations take effect Statewide positivity rate decreases as stricter mitigations take effect Wednesday, August 26, 2020 The statewide COVID-19 test positivity rate decreased again Wednesday, the same day added restrictions took effect in two regions of the state that are considered hotspots for the virus.
Grants available for blighted housing Grants available for blighted housing Wednesday, August 26, 2020 The Illinois Housing Development Authority is now accepting applications for grants to address vacant and abandoned housing throughout the state.
Expiration of driver’s licenses extended one year for Illinois seniors Expiration of driver’s licenses extended one year for Illinois seniors Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Driver’s licenses for Illinoisans 75 or older are valid one extra year beyond the currently listed 2020 expiration date, Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday. Read more
Survey: Half of Illinois high school students report using e-tobacco Survey: Half of Illinois high school students report using e-tobacco Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Half of Illinois high school students reported using an electronic tobacco product last year, a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found, “erasing gains” made by... Read more
Department of Transportation opens applications for local transportation funding Department of Transportation opens applications for local transportation funding Tuesday, August 25, 2020 The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that local governments and planning commissions may begin applying for up to $2 million in grant funding to improve transportation in... Read more
Pritzker orders stricter mask mandate for all bars, restaurants Pritzker orders stricter mask mandate for all bars, restaurants Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Gov. JB Pritzker has ordered a stricter statewide mask mandate covering bars and restaurants in Illinois as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Read more
Application period opens for Illinois’ COVID-19 mortgage assistance program Application period opens for Illinois’ COVID-19 mortgage assistance program Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Approximately 10,000 Illinois households whose members have struggled to pay their mortgage during the novel coronavirus pandemic can receive grants worth up to $15,000 each from the state Housing... Read more
Kindergarten readiness improves for second straight year Kindergarten readiness improves for second straight year Monday, August 24, 2020 The number of Illinois children entering kindergarten who are fully prepared to start school grew for the second consecutive year in 2019, a possible indication that the state’s increased... Read more