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CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is upset that federal agents have created huge lines and crowds at U.S. airports as Americans return from vacations in Europe. And he says the U.S. airports are going to see even worse problems on that front Sunday because there are even more flights

SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Gaming Board announces that all 10 Illinois casinos will be closed due to the ongoing worldwide pandemic.   Administrator Marcus Fruchter states that they will be closed beginning Tuesday, March 17th for at least 14 days.

DIXON – Lee County leaders decided to suspend all public gatherings and events of 25 people or more until further notice.   Friday morning, Lee County Emergency Management Director Kevin Lalley and Lee County Health Department Administrator Cathy Ferguson-Allen met with local government

CHICAGO – The Illinois Tollway Authority announced Friday that they have transitioned to all electronic toll collecting using the I-Pass, EZ-Pass and online toll collection system. “We are closely monitoring reports and advisories provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health and

OGLESBY – The ongoing health crisis over Covid-19 has changed how many area departments respond to someone who may be ill, and the first thing you may notice if you call for emergency services is what questions the dispatcher may ask you.  JoEllen Fisher with Illinois Valley Regional

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president’s personal physician. The White House released the test results Saturday night after Trump told reporters hours earlier that he had taken the coronavirus test, following days

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday announced eighteen new cases, with infections found in Cumberland, Dupage, St. Claire and Woodford counties. That brings the total cases in the state to 64 of Covid 19. Governor J.B. Pritzker thanked communities for taking