Recovered Midwestern bird soars off endangered species list

Photo By Dan Pancamo via Flikr TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Federal officials say a bird called the interior least tern is being dropped from the endangered species list. The small, fish-eating bird lives along rivers, lakes and

Illinois congressman tests COVID-19 positive after lockdown

CHICAGO (AP) — A Democratic congressman from Illinois who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s deadly siege at the Capitol has tested positive for COVID-19. U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider issued a statement Tuesday saying

IDPH anticipates coronavirus mutation will become widespread in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – Illinois Public Health officials say the new, more contagious mutation of COVID-19 will likely become widespread in Illinois. The mutation was first detected in September of 2020 in the United Kingdom. Illinois Department

Illinois State Police prepare for possible protests

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — The Illinois State Police are taking precautions in the event of violent protests this weekend at the state capitol. During his COVID-19 briefing Monday, Governor JB Pritzker said he could not discuss specifics

Education reform bill passes general assembly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) — Illinois lawmakers have approved a massive education reform bill designed to address racism and inequities in the state’s public education system. H.B. 2170 addresses issues like kindergarten readiness and the lack of advanced