Springfield School Board Votes To Fire Teacher For Failure To Comply With COVID Mandates
The Springfield school board has voted to dismiss the only District 186 teacher who continued to defy the state’s COVID vaccination or testing mandate. Kingsley Keys addressed the board prior to Monday night’s vote, insisting that his
Connecticut nursing home COVID-19 outbreak results in 89 infected, 8 dead
iStock/koto_feja (NEW YORK) — A nursing home in Connecticut is recovering from a significant coronavirus outbreak, after 89 residents and staff tested positive for the virus, facility leadership reported Monday. The outbreak at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation
Migrants stranded at Belarus border in new standoff with Polish police
iStock/AndreyPopov (NEW YORK) — Hundreds of migrants moved to a crossing point on the border between Belarus and Poland on Monday, encouraged by Belarusian security forces in what Poland’s government said was another attempt by Belarus’ authorities
John Deere workers approve new deal after monthlong strike
iStock/Wolterk (NEW YORK) — The United Autoworkers Union announced Wednesday night it has voted to ratify an agreement that ends the strike of thousands of John Deere workers. The agreement was approved by a vote of 61%
Another Local COVID Death; Fully Vaccinated Woman Was In Her 80s
Another Sangamon County resident has died of COVID-19. County health officials say the woman in her 80s was fully vaccinated against the virus. She becomes the 289th local fatality from COVID, and the 14th person to die
LaHood Defends Vote Against Infrastructure Bill
Congressman Darin LaHood continues to defend his vote against a federal infrastructure bill that could send billions of dollars to Illinois for roads, bridges, clean water, and broadband access. Appearing live on WMAY, the Peoria Republican says
Pritzker Says New Winter COVID Surge Is Possible
With COVID cases on the rise locally and statewide, Governor JB Pritzker is warning that the public is not out of the woods yet. Pritzker tells Rich Miller’s Capitol Fax that public health experts are bracing for
After Chili Supper Success, Mary Bryant Home For The Blind Prepares For Pie Fundraiser [VIDEO]
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now Greg Bishop talks with Jerry Curry, Executive Director of the Mary Bryant Home For The Blind & Visually Impaired about the success of the recent chili supper and their upcoming pie
Steve Bannon surrenders to FBI on contempt of Congress charges
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump’s political ally Steve Bannon on Monday surrendered to the FBI on charges of criminal contempt of Congress stemming from his refusal to cooperate with the House select committee
Doubts on safety, efficacy in children underlie parents’ vaccine hesitancy: POLL
NoSystem images/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Half of parents in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll are skeptical about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for children, potentially a key barrier as the government seeks to boost uptake.