The region covering Springfield and Sangamon County had just 20 intensive care unit beds available Friday, according to the latest data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Driver services facilities statewide will remain closed for in-person transactions until Jan. 4 because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today.
Representatives of the Illinois State Police say the backlog of forensic evidence in Illinois has been reduced significantly, but the support of lawmakers is needed to further address delays and deficiencies in the process.
Republicans made a net gain of one seat in the Illinois House while losing one in the state Senate, according to certified official results from the Nov. 3 general election.
Illinois Department of Public Health reported nearly 150 more COVID-19-related deaths Friday. The 148 deaths compared with 187 deaths reported on Thursday.
Embattled House Speaker Michael Madigan, his bid for re-election to the post in jeopardy, will appear Saturday at a "candidate's forum" hosted by one of his most loyal constituencies - the House Black caucus.
CHAMPAIGN - Three days after announcing a game against Tennessee-Martin on Saturday, the University of Illinois mens basketball program announced its cancellation due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Skyhawks' program.
