CoronavirusHouse passes paid leave for vaccinated teachers in IL; Republicans call bill ‘unfair’March 2, 2022 at 3:40 PM
CoronavirusHere’s a first look at southwest Illinois COVID stats since the masks came offMarch 2, 2022 at 12:49 PM
CoronavirusSt. Louis mandate expires soon, but health director still recommends masksMarch 2, 2022 at 7:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentIllinois Department of Public Health Director Ezike to step down after 3 yearsUpdated March 1, 2022 at 4:20 PM
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CoronavirusIllinois’ mask mandate ends Monday. Here are some things to know.Updated February 28, 2022 at 8:46 AM
CoronavirusHere’s what we know about masking policies at retail stores after Illinois mandate endsUpdated February 26, 2022 at 6:48 PM
CoronavirusState Police cautions about traffic concerns as anti-COVID-mitigation convoy to hit IllinoisUpdated February 26, 2022 at 6:45 PM
CoronavirusSt. Clair County’s has lowest COVID infection rate since early November. Here are detailsFebruary 24, 2022 at 11:37 AM
Metro-East NewsWhat are your questions about changes in state mask requirements? We’ll find the answersFebruary 23, 2022 at 1:57 PM
CoronavirusCOVID-19 test positivity rates fall across southwestern Illinois countiesFebruary 23, 2022 at 1:36 PM
CoronavirusIL House leaders preach civility as 3 Republicans removed again for not wearing masksFebruary 23, 2022 at 5:00 AM
EducationThe battle over school mask mandates may be headed to the Illinois supreme courtUpdated February 18, 2022 at 3:29 PM
Politics & GovernmentIllinois Democrats vote to remove 9 maskless Republican members from House chamberFebruary 17, 2022 at 6:51 PM
CoronavirusCOVID infection rate in St. Clair County lowest since November. Hospitalizations dropFebruary 16, 2022 at 5:08 PM
CoronavirusMost Memorial Hospital COVID patients unvaccinated, Belleville infectious disease specialist saysUpdated February 16, 2022 at 5:09 PM
CoronavirusCOVID infection rates drop sharply, ICU bed availability rises for southwest IL countiesUpdated February 16, 2022 at 4:34 PM
EducationLegislative panel in Illinois suspends COVID-19 mitigations in public schoolsFebruary 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM
EducationCollinsville School Board changes mask policy after emotional public commentsUpdated February 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM
CoronavirusHow many people are vaccinated in your southwestern IL ZIP code? A ZIP by ZIP reportUpdated February 14, 2022 at 9:43 AM
CoronavirusWhat are taxpayers spending for those ‘free’ COVID tests? The government won’t say.February 13, 2022 at 11:09 AM