coronavirus

Statewide

Illinois COVID-19 cases hit new high, 11 counties get warning on infections

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | July 31, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — On the same day as Illinois hit a record high of new coronavirus infections, 11 counties were put under warning level for infections.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Friday reported 1,941 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the state, including 21 additional confirmed deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 178,837 cases, including 7,495 deaths, with cases in every county.

Regional

Spencer Pride cancelled for 2020

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | July 28, 2020

SPENCER, Ind. — Spencer, the smallest Indiana community to hold a Pride celebration, has cancelled their in-person festival for 2020.

Southern Illinois

Bailey’s anti-shelter order lawsuit has hearing delayed

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | July 17, 2020

LOUISVILLE — A hearing for State Rep. Darren Bailey’s (R-Xenia) lawsuit over Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s shelter-in-place orders has been delayed.

Bailey filed the lawsuit back in April and has been one of the most vocal lawmakers against the shutdown executive orders.

Statewide

Hospital COVID data disappears, reappears on CDC website

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | July 17, 2020

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration put COVID-19 information back on the CDC website Thursday after a national outcry over its removal. But only a small portion and no expected updates.

The Hill reported that the CDC was directed to make the material available online again.

Chicagoland

Illinois U.S. Rep calls on HHS secretary to defend Fauci

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | July 16, 2020

SCHAUMBURG — U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Schaumburg) has called on Health and Human Services Sec. Alex Azar to denounce the political attacks launched against Dr. Anthony Fauci by members of the Trump administration.

Southern Illinois

County judge rules governor didn’t have authority to extend shutdown order

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | July 3, 2020

LOUISVILLE — A Clay County judge has ruled that Illinois Gov. JB Prtizker did not have the authority to extend shutdown executive orders in April.

State rep’s lawsuit on coronavirus restrictions goes back to circuit court

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | July 1, 2020

LOUISVILLE — The lawsuit brought by State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) over Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s coronavirus restrictions is being sent back to the Clay County circuit court.

MetroEast

Metro East Pride cancels festival for 2020

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | June 26, 2020

BELLEVILLE — Metro East Pride announced Friday morning that they were cancelling Metro East Pride Fest for 2020.

National

Trump administration to cut funding for COVID-19 testing even as cases rise

By Tom Wray, Illinois Eagle Editor | June 24, 2020

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is cutting funding for COVID-19 testing sites in several states, media reports said on Wednesday.