Bank donates to food pantries on Giving Tuesday
PAXTON — On Giving Tuesday, the internationally recognized day to contribute to charity, the Frederick Community Bank announced it would donate thousands of dollars to several area food pantries. “The Frederick Community Bank is committed to supporting our customers and our communities, now more than ever,” a Tuesday news release from the bank said. “Through our partnership with Federal Home […]
Report: State energy laws created ‘profit machine’ for ComEd
ComEd’s profits have grown 47 percent from 2011 to 2019, report says By SARAH MANSURCapitol News Illinoissmansur@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — State energy laws passed in 2011 and 2013 allowed Commonwealth Edison to earn huge profits while the utility giant failed to fulfill its promise of consumer savings and benefits, according to a new report issued by an independent public interest group […]
ComEd defendants plead not guilty in bribery case
House Republicans call on Madigan to resign from office By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Four former Commonwealth Edison officials pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that they engaged in a years-long bribery scheme that federal prosecutors allege was aimed at influencing Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Former executives Anne Pramaggiore and John Hooker, along with lobbyists Michael McClain […]
Illinois sees highest single-day COVID-19 death toll
238 deaths reported, including some who may have died over the weekend By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois marked what Gov. JB Pritzker called “a solemn milestone” Wednesday when public health officials announced 238 deaths from COVID-19 over the previous 24 hours, by far the highest single-day fatality number since the pandemic began. Although part of that number […]
Ford County Public Health Department announces 56 cases of COVID-19 on Dec. 2, 2020
Ford County Public Health Department (FCPHD) is announcing 56 new cases. Ford County has a total of 829cases. Of those, 551 are confirmed cases and 278 are probable cases. There have been 22 COVID-19 related deaths.Please be aware our office is still unable to provide certain statistics due to an issue we are experiencing with statereporting systems. No additional data […]
Illinois sees highest single-day COVID-19 death toll
238 deaths reported, including some who may have died over the weekend By PETER HANCOCK and JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois marked what Gov. JB Pritzker called “a solemn milestone” Wednesday when public health officials announced 238 deaths from COVID-19 over the previous 24 hours, by far the highest single-day fatality number since the pandemic began. Although part […]
