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Concerns from legislators lead to fall veto session being canceled

By Elle Johnson | Nov 24, 2020

The fall veto session for the Illinois legislature was canceled this week after the majority of members voiced preferring to postpone the session to a later date with rising concerns over COVID-19.

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Illinois to offer new grant programs for businesses, families suffering from COVID-19 financial impacts

By Elle Johnson | Aug 25, 2020

A new Illinois program will supply grants to small businesses and low-income households during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to help families pay rent or mortgage and businesses experiencing financial loss due to the crisis.

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Nonprofit Barrington Career Center offers free assistance to those seeking employment during COVID-19 crisis

By Elle Johnson | Jun 28, 2020

A Barrington nonprofit has reopened to help the unemployed find corporate jobs during the COIVD-19 pandemic.

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Extension of Pritzker's COVID-19 shutdown puts golf course tavern out of business

By Elle Johnson | May 31, 2020

The Grumpy Goat Tavern at the Highlands of Elgin golf course has been put out of business as Illinois' shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

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Elk Grove officials threaten to condemn retail property to develop village gateway

By Elle Johnson | May 20, 2020

Village officials are threatening to condemn a retail property at a major gateway to Elk Grove due to its owners delaying the development of the corridor.

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Oakton Community College student produces face shields for local hospitals

By Elle Johnson | May 14, 2020

An Oakton Community College student is using 3D printers to make personal protective face shields to donate to Chicagoland hospitals.

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Local businesses and nonprofits to be first in line for funding in Cooke County

By Elle Johnson | Apr 13, 2020

Local businesses, nonprofits and contract workers will be able to access part of a $2.2 trillion federal stimulus package first, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced.

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Clinical trials for COVID-19 underway at Northwestern Medicine

By Elle Johnson | Apr 10, 2020

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, has developed a trial drug for the coronavirus and is enrolling participants for clinical trials.