By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Masks will be required at all Illinois long-term care facilities, day cares and Pre-K-12 schools, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday afternoon amid a […]
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines has changed the state’s approach for mitigating the virus’ spread statewide and in schools. For […]
Rec department, patrons enjoy return to full programming schedule
Theaters find little relief in reduced mitigations of state recovery plan
Shoppers have two more chances this season to experience Woodstock’s Ladies Nite Out on the Square. COVID-19 restrictions have modified the event this year, spreading out the fun over multiple […]
Regional efforts to contain spread not enough to avoid new restrictions
Local restaurants are in a “rough situation.” That’s the assessment of Dan Hart, owner of D.C. Cobb’s on Main Street and a former Woodstock city councilman. Food delivery and pickup […]
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