Prairie State College interim president Thomas Saban has worked for the college since 2014, serving as vice president of finance and administration. (Official photo) Thomas Saban, newly installed interim president at Prairie State College, said he is committed to keeping college priorities and initiatives on course and on time. The[Read More…]
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State announces school e-learning days will begin March 31
State Superintendent of Education Carmen I. Ayala declared on Friday that remote learning days will begin for schools statewide on March 31 and continue until in-person instruction can resume. As of now, the state’s stay-at-home order runs through April 7, although expectations are that schools will remain closed for the[Read More…]
Illinois improves website and call center, designates filing days for unemployment claims
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced on Thursday, March 26, the agency is taking additional steps to address the unprecedented volume of unemployment benefit claims the department has fielded as a result of COVID-19. IDES is currently working through an unparalleled number of unemployment benefit claims and questions,[Read More…]
State public health officials announce 1,105 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Sunday that 1,105 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were confirmed in Illinois since Saturday, including 18 additional deaths. Illinois has the seventh highest number of cases in the country with 4,596. There have been 65 deaths. On Saturday, IDPH announced[Read More…]
Cook County executive order removes obstacles for donating, distributing COVID-19 supplies
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued an executive order on Friday, March 19, accelerating the county’s ability to accept supplies, equipment and other donations from private partners, corporations and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Preckwinkle’s signing the executive order is meant to get critical materials to vulnerable communities in[Read More…]
Maple Tree Inn customer food orders adding up to donations for first responders
Franciscan Health needs more personal protective equipment for its healthcare workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow. Maple Tree Inn owners Erich and Katie Wennberg responded, starting a fund this week for purchasing protective gloves. #giftthegloves
Preckwinkle announces relief package for county residents and businesses
In an effort to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced on Thursday an series of measures waiving various county fines, fees and deferring tax collections. “With businesses facing so many challenges and difficulties created by the coronavirus, waiving these fines and fees is[Read More…]
SSFS continues services for those in domestic violence situations
Although Illinois has a “shelter in place” directive, South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) is still offering services to individuals and families who are in domestic violence situations. Kris Scott of SSFS said the bilingual 24-hour hotline is always open for those in crisis and in need of emergency shelter. The[Read More…]
Gov. announces plans to increase COVID-19 testing, increase hospital capacity
Gov. JB Pritzker provided an update on Tuesday about the state’s current testing and hospital capacity and laid out measures to increase that capacity to meet the anticipated need as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “We’re using a two-pronged approach to make sure a worst-case scenario does not become our[Read More…]
Homewood paramedics exposed to COVID, under self-quarantine
The Village of Homewood was notified today that three of its paramedics have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus while responding to a call in Homewood. None has reported having symptoms of the virus. Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski notified the Region 7 Project Medical Director at Ingalls for South[Read More…]