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Positive cases of COVID-19 are surging in Illinois at a time when family and friends gather for the holidays

IDOA Announces Dicamba Rules

The Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) proposed administrative rules for the use of Dicamba on soybeans were published in the Secretary of State's Illinois Register today.

Rebuild Illinois' Delhi Bypass project in Jersey County opens Wednesday, several months ahead of schedule

The $18.6 million project, a cornerstone of Gov. JB Pritzker's historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program in the Metro East, built a new road by expanding U.S. 67 from two to four lanes, beginning in Godfrey and progressing north 2.4 miles around Delhi.

Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Payroll Jobs Up in November

Illinois Department of Labor issued the following announcement on Dec. 16The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.3 percentage point to 5.7 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +19,500 in November, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S.

Public Health Officials Announce 59,312 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 59,312 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 316 deaths since December 10, 2021.

Rental vacancies in Minnesota down 1.1% from Q1 to Q2 2020

Rental vacancies in Minnesota were 4.6 percent in the second quarter of 2020, a decrease of 1.1 percent from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Rental vacancies in Minnesota up 1.3% from Q4 2019 to Q1 2020

Rental vacancies in Minnesota were 5.7 percent in the first quarter of 2020, an increase of 1.3 percent over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

475 people die in Illinois from cancer in week ending November 6

There were 475 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending November 6, a 10.5 percent increase over the previous week.

564 people in 75-84 age group in Illinois are estimated to have died during week ending November 20

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 564 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending November 20.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Citizens Committee on Abuse/Neglect met Oct. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 22, 2021

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Statewide Citizens Committee on Abuse/Neglect met Wednesday, Oct. 13.

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, North Suburban Region met Dec. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 22, 2021

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, Human Rights Authority, North Suburban Region met Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Dec. 17 sees Congressional Record publish “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section

“CLOTURE MOTION” was published on page S9299 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 17.

115 people die in Illinois from cerebrovascular disease in week ending November 6

There were 115 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Illinois during the week ending November 6, a 19 percent decrease from the previous week.

CDC estimates 493 people in 65-74 age group in Illinois died during week ending November 20

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 493 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending November 20.

Rental vacancies in Michigan down 0.4% from Q1 to Q2 2020

Rental vacancies in Michigan were 6.6 percent in the second quarter of 2020, a decrease of 0.4 percent from the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Rental vacancies in Michigan up 0.8% from Q4 2019 to Q1 2020

Rental vacancies in Michigan were 7 percent in the first quarter of 2020, an increase of 0.8 percent over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

119 people die in Illinois from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending November 6