With the continued mild weather, there are more motorcycles on the roadways that we might be used to seeing this time of year. A trooper with the Illinois State Police says motorcycles and vehicles must share the road, so it is important for everyone on the highways to pay attention to their surroundings and be…… read more

ADAMS COUNTY, IL — An Adams County judge says a health care employer cannot terminate employees who aren’t complying with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The mandate has health care workers having to prove they are vaccinated or submit to weekly tests. If not, they aren’t allowed to work. Attorney Thomas DeVore filed the…… read more

SPRINGFIELD, IL — It’s unclear what, if anything, state lawmakers or Gov. J.B. Pritzker plan to do about the conflict between the governor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and a 1998 state law, The Health Care Right of Conscience Act. Pritzker mandated vaccines or regular testing for health care workers, educators and college students. If not, they’re…… read more

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Statehouse Democrats are ready to take public input on redrawing the state’s congressional districts, but Republicans don’t expect such input to be considered. Lawmakers could take up congressional maps when they return to the capital for the fall veto session in a few weeks. In a news release, Democrats said they’ll soon…… read more