Illinois

The mandate will cover 55,000 workers. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive order requires day care professionals submit to weekly COVID-19 testing until they are fully vaccinated.

The vaccine mandate applies to state employees, contractors and vendors who work in congregate facilities and certain health care workers, school personnel and higher education employees.

A new report found the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated Illinois' rural health worker shortage.

The persistent teacher shortage in the state is worst in rural areas in central and southern Illinois.

Lawmakers search for solutions and urge increased state funding.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to unveil a new phased reopening plan this week.

Illinois officials are imposing new health restrictions for Metro East restaurants, bars and gatherings to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

BELLEVILLE — Illinois residents face at least another month of strict social distancing before the state’s economy will start to open up — later than…

While many churches will be holding their Easter Sunday services online, one Metro East church is taking a nontraditional approach.Copper Creek Christian…

Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on former physicians and medical professionals, including those who are retired, to “join the fight” against COVID-19.