Springfield To Reimburse City Workers For COVID Time, But Only If Vaccinated And Boosted
The City of Springfield says it will reimburse city employees for five days of isolation time if they test positive or are exposed to COVID-19… but only if the workers are fully vaccinated and have gotten a
Man Loses Leg After Being Struck By Train
Springfield fire officials say a pedestrian has lost one of his legs after being struck by a train Tuesday afternoon at 19th and Carpenter. Witnesses said the 50-year-old man appeared to trying to jump onto the train,
Another Sangamon County Resident Dies Of COVID; 576 New Cases Tuesday
Another Sangamon County resident has died of COVID, as cases continue to climb at a near-record pace. The man in his 60s had been vaccinated, but had not received a booster. His death brings the overall county
Langfelder Tests Positive For COVID
Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder has tested positive for COVID-19. Langfelder is fully vaccinated and received a COVID booster shot, and says his symptoms are mild, primarily a runny nose. For now, the mayor is working from home,
State Warns ”Pop-Up” COVID Testing Sites Could Be Scams
The Illinois Attorney General’s office is warning people to be careful about so-called “pop-up” COVID testing sites that could possibly be scams. Those testing sites have grown in number as demand for COVID testing increases… leading to
Despite Lack Of Endorsement, Davis Touts Ties To Trump
Congressman Rodney Davis admits it was disappointing not to get the endorsement of former President Donald Trump in the contested GOP primary in the new 15th congressional district. But Davis says he stands by his record of
GOP Contenders Choose Running Mates
More Republican candidates for Illinois governor are naming their running mates for the upcoming campaign. Former state senator Paul Schimpf has chosen McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield to run on his ticket. Schimpf says Schofield shares
Demmer Seeks To Challenge Frerichs In Illinois Treasurer Race
A veteran Republican state lawmaker has thrown his hat in the ring to become the next Illinois Treasurer. State Representative Tom Demmer is the first announced GOP candidate hoping to unseat Democratic incumbent Mike Frerichs. Demmer says
Chicago Schools Expected To Reopen Wednesday
Chicago schools are set to reopen Wednesday, after being closed down for five days amid a dispute between the city and the teachers union over health and safety issues amid the latest COVID surge. Chicago teachers voted
The More Things Change
For a brief 4 hour period there was hope among Chicago Bears fandom as the Bears had not only fired head coach Matt Nagy but had also jettisoned GM Ryan Pace as well. Bears fans felt as