U Of I Mandates Twice-Weekly COVID-19 Testing On Campus
U of I Chancellor Robert Jones says that all faculty, staff, and students will be required to undergo on-campus testing for COVID-19 in order to return to the university.
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ICC Says Moratorium On Disconnections To Be Extended
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) says several utilities have agreed to keep residential customers connected for another month.
Midway Village Cancels World War II Days
One of the country's largest WWII reenactment events has become yet another casualty of this COVID-19 mess.
Chicago Says Cheeseheads Must Quarantine Before Visiting
Admitting there really is no mechanism in place for enforcement, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has added Wisconsin to a growing list of states whose visitors are being asked to quarantine.
McDonald’s Delays Opening Dining Rooms and Will Require Masks
If you were hoping to bring the kids in for some Happy Meals and joyful fries, you're going to have to wait a little longer.
Good News: Mosquitoes Can’t Transmit COVID-19 To Humans
Let's make this short and sweet. Of all the things we have to worry about right now (and there's plenty), a mosquito infecting you with the coronavirus is not one of those things.
Restrictions On Bars, Restaurants, Gyms Are Back On In Chicago
The reinstated restrictions will go into effect at 12:01am on Friday, July 24th, to give businesses time to comply.
COVID-19 Has Illinoisans Drinking During Work Hours
With millions of people working from home during this COVID-19 mess, is it really surprising that nearly 1 in 4 Illinoisans are downing a drink or two during "business hours?"
Vintage, Blue Line Both Reopen After Shutting Down Late Last Week
A couple of popular Rockford restaurant bars closed down suddenly last week.