IDPH, IHSA Adjust Number Of Fans For Outdoor Sports

The Illinois High School Association has gotten word from the Illinois Department of Public Health that they have adjusted the number of fans who will be able to attend outdoor football and soccer games at Illinois high
GHS and Western Big Six putting together plans to adhere to 20% capacity for outdoor events

It was announced Monday, March 8th that more spectators can be in attendance at IHSA outdoor sporting events statewide for the remainder of the school year – to 20% capacity.
Knox Early College Program Gives Students A Jump Start On College Career

Local, high achieving, high school students have the opportunity to get a jump start on their college career with the Early College Program at Knox College. It’s an opportunity to earn college credit and get a
LeeAnn Porter Of Loving Bottoms Talks 1 Millionth Diaper Distributed

Five years, many locations and so many families helped by Loving Bottoms diaper bank. Founder LeeAnn Porter talks her real life lessons that started it all and this Wednesday’s 1 millionth diaper event. LISTEN TO THE
United Center vaccinations now limited to Chicago residents
CHICAGO (AP) – Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker say limiting the mass vaccination site at Chicago’s United Center to city residents is due to federal wanting to make sure people most in need are
Another defendant in sports gambling case pleads guilty
CHICAGO (AP) – A guilty plea has been entered by another defendant in the sports gambling case involving a northern Illinois mayor pardoned by former President Donald Trump.
Black Caucus’ law broadens school programs for diverse rolls
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus celebrated another victory Monday in its multi-pronged approach to equity and fairness when its proposal to bolster public education became law.
District 205 school board gets update on return-to-learn plan

District 205 school board members were given an update on how the first two weeks of in-person schooling has gone at their meeting last night.
Weaver, Rose A.

Rose Anne Weaver, 91, died on March 5, 2021, at White Pine Assisted Living in Blaine, Minnesota.
Peterson, Thomas E.

Thomas E. “Tom” Peterson, 66, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:05 pm, Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the Arcadia Care Bloomington, Bloomington, IL.
Neave, Kathleen E.

Kathleen Emerita Neave, 79, of Galesburg, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Courtyard Estates, Knoxville.