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Skillicorn initiates recall effort over governor's poor handling of IDES claims

By Elle Johnson | Aug 15, 2020

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) isn't satisfied with the way Gov. J.B. Pritzker is operating the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Springfield sees mostly quiet night after 600 gather to peacefully protest

By Elle Johnson | Jun 10, 2020

After 600 people gathered outside Illinois' capital, Springfield enjoyed a mostly quiet night free from violent protesting.

Illinois Public Health Director urges residents to continue to take COVID-19 seriously

By Elle Johnson | Jun 7, 2020

With 4,909 new COVID-19 cases and 440 deaths in Illinois in the last five days, the state Public Health Director is asking residents to continue to take the coronavirus seriously to reduce fatalities.

Central Illinois nursing home workers threaten strike due to COVID-19 conditions

By Elle Johnson | May 26, 2020

In Central Illinois, the staffs at two local nursing homes planned to strike in early May.

Auburn schools approve 2.45% increase in administrator salaries

By Elle Johnson | May 9, 2020

The Auburn School Board has voted in favor of administrators receiving a 2.45% raise.