UPDATED: Virus deaths, positivity rate spike amid low reported testing output UPDATED: Virus deaths, positivity rate spike amid low reported testing output Tuesday, September 1, 2020 The number of COVID-19-related deaths and the single-day test positivity rate spiked Tuesday as the Illinois Department of Public Health announced an abnormally small number of tests results over the previous 24 hours.
Midwestern states form transportation diversity committee Midwestern states form transportation diversity committee Tuesday, September 1, 2020 A coalition of 10 state transportation agencies, including Illinois’, announced the creation of a diversity panel last week to develop “fairness and inclusion” at work sites, the group’s president said.
Advocate warns of moving foster children to managed care Advocate warns of moving foster children to managed care Monday, August 31, 2020 The state is moving ahead with its plan to shift an estimated 18,000 children from the child welfare system into a health care coverage plan despite warnings from children’s advocates that... Read more
Virus positivity rate remains high in areas with increased restrictions Virus positivity rate remains high in areas with increased restrictions Monday, August 31, 2020 COVID-19-related deaths surpassed 8,000 over the weekend as the virus positivity rate hovered around 4 percent. Read more
IDPH voting guidance specifies social distancing, recommends masks IDPH voting guidance specifies social distancing, recommends masks Monday, August 31, 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health has released in-person voting guidelines for election authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 this year. Read more
Pandemic shines ‘great spotlight’ on digital divide Pandemic shines ‘great spotlight’ on digital divide Friday, August 28, 2020 Included in the $45 billion Rebuild Illinois capital infrastructure plan in 2019 was a $400 million investment aimed at providing statewide broadband access to every residence, business and... Read more
State Supreme Court: Masks ‘should be worn at all times’ in Illinois courtrooms State Supreme Court: Masks ‘should be worn at all times’ in Illinois courtrooms Friday, August 28, 2020 Illinois’ highest court on Thursday included wearing a face covering in its COVID-19 rules governing state courthouse admittance. Read more
30 counties now at warning level for COVID-19 resurgence 30 counties now at warning level for COVID-19 resurgence Friday, August 28, 2020 Thirty counties in Illinois are now at the warning level for a resurgence of COVID-19 infections, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday, more than double the number listed at... Read more