Red Cross urges healthy people to donate blood to prevent a shortage
The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donations as hospitals re-open for non-elective procedures. Demand for blood increased by…
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Antibody tests not accurate to make policy decisions, CDC says
Officials should not use the coronavirus antibody test to make important policy decisions because of inaccuracies with the tests, according to the…
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Illinois Driver Services Facilities to open next week
The newly-opened facilities will prioritize new drivers, drivers with expired licenses, and people who need to renew their vehicle registration.…
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Rockford Rescue Mission receives over $3,000 from local volunteers
Employees at Rockford Mutual Insurance Company raised over $3,000 dollars for the Rockford Rescue Mission.…
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Illinois distributed more than 13,000 meals to local food banks
Six food banks across the state received more than 13,000 ready-made meals to meet growing needs in local communities affected by the pandemic. …
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Anderson Japanese Gardens to open next week with timed entry
The Anderson Japanese Gardens will reopen next Friday at limited capacity and with social distancing in place.…
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Boone County grant money to help non-profits during pandemic
The Boone County Community Foundation received a $100,000 grant to help those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Freeport Art Museum to receive $5,000 gift if it can match the money
An anonymous donor gifted the Freeport Art Musuem $5,000- but only if the museum can match it by June 30.…
Continue Reading Tourism organizations promote Illinois road trips as a safe travel option
As counties across the state reopen, some tourism organizations look to road trippers to attract…
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Rockford Pain Management to offer COVID-19 antibody testing
Rockford Pain Management now offers a COVID-19 antibody test for anyone over the age of 18.…
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