Meet Alsip Village Trustee Candidate Monica M. Juarez - Patch.com
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- March 19, 2021
As much of Illinois moves into Phase 1B Plus of coronavirus vaccinations, residents continue to search for locations to receive the shot. This week, the state expanded vaccine eligibility to those with high-risk medical conditions and comorbidities, including cancer, diabetes, heart conditions, pulmonary disease, among others. The list also includes those with obesity and women
READ MORECHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,780 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and 34 deaths on Saturday. IDPH reported a total of 1,185,447 COVID-19 cases, including 20,494 deaths. As of Friday night, 1,353 patients in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 312 patients were
READ MOREThe day after Myanmar’s ambassador to the United Nations made a remarkable speech before the United Nations General Assembly denouncing the country’s recent military coup, state television in Myanmar is reporting that he has been removed from his post. The speech and subsequent firing come as protesters face another weekend of crackdowns and violence in
READ MORESPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) — During his budget address last week, Gov. JB Pritzker claimed Illinois has been the COVID-19 vaccination leader among the 10 most populous states in the country for the month of February. The Better Government Association is fact-checking that statement. BGA investigative reporter Kiannah Sepeda-Miller joined ABC 7 Chicago Saturday morning to
READ MORE100 years ago: Local pastor named first female Illinois Senate chaplain 100 years ago Feb. 27, 1921: The Rev. Norma Brown of Carlock has been named chaplain of the Illinois Senate for the week. She is the first woman ever to hold this position. She’s pastor of Carlock Christian Church and comes from a family of
READ MOREDirksen Congressional Center head promotes study of senator PEKIN — Tiffany White, director of the Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin, believes it is not enough to study the actions of historical figures. To truly appreciate the role that figures like U.S. Sen. Everett Dirksen played in history, it is important to examine their background and
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