IDPH director to step down
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Dr. Ngozi Ezike, thrust into an unsolicited spotlight as the face of Illinois’ battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Tuesday she is leaving her post as state public health director. The 49-year-old pediatrician
Pritzker seeks review of divestment in Russian interests
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has asked Illinois employee pension systems to review potential divestment in Russian assets after Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The Democrat wrote Monday night to the Illinois State Board of
State Police preparing for trucker convoys
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois State Police say they’re prepared to deal with trucker convoys that pass through the state. ISP Sergeant Joey Watson says the situation remains fluid. Some of the convoys are well organized
Chicago severs ‘sister city’ relationship with Moscow
CHICAGO, Ill. (IRN) — As the Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced she was severing the city’s “Sister City” relationship with Moscow. The mayor’s announcement comes less than a day after a
Illinois legislation would allow digital currency as a form of payment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — A measure at the Illinois statehouse that would allow for a state agency to set up rules regarding payment using cryptocurrency has been passed one chamber and is on to the next.
Proposed legislation would allow school districts to consider quality when negotiating food service contracts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — A new bill in Springfield would change the way Illinois school districts solicit food service contracts, allowing officials to negotiate for higher quality products amid complaints that many schools offer unhealthy food.
Tractor-trailer hits Johnston City store
JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (WJPF) – No shoppers were hurt Tuesday when a tractor-trailer drove through the wall of the Johnston City Dollar General. Authorities say the truck driver may have had a medical issue shortly before