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Jan 21, 2021 6:18 AM
(CHICAGO) The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 4,822 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday with 107 additional deaths. That brings the new statewide totals to 1,081,354 confirmed coronavirus cases and now 18,398 deaths. In the latest hospitalization report, there were 3,284 people with COVID-19 in statewide hospitals. Of those, 722 patients were in Intensive Care Units and 379 patients were in ICU’s on ventilators. For updated numbers and details on the coronavirus, go to dph.illinois.gov, or if any questions, call the toll-free IDPH HealthLine, available around the clock, at 1-800-889-3931.
Illinois congressional delegation takes sides on Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation are taking sides on the proposed Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act.
The measure filed by Illinois Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin gives federal agencies more tools to investigate what proponents say is a domestic terrorism threat.
Peoria Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said there are legitimate concerns the measure could impede on people s civil liberties.
State capitol complex reopens
The Capitol Complex is reopened. That’s the word from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, but it’s still unclear if 250 Illinois National Guard troops will remain around the capitol where they’ve been since Friday.
MENDOTA – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Foundation announced a number of Illinois schools will be getting grants for a program to add native habitat to school property. The Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant program provides funds for educators to teach students about wildlife native to the prairie state. Funding was awarded to JFK School in Spring Valley and Mendota High School for the establishment of butterfly gardens.
“We want school children to learn about nature through hands-on experiences,” IDNR Director Colleen Callahan said. “It is our goal to have Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant program projects developed in every county of the state, and eventually at every school. So far, we have supported projects in 86 of Illinois’ counties.”
January 20, 2021
URBANA, Ill. – Owning a lush and scenic country pond is a point of pride for many rural landowners, but over time ponds need a hand to stay clean and healthy.
“Good management can slow or stop harmful changes like a buildup of surface algae or a decrease in fish so you can use and enjoy your pond longer,” says Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator Duane Friend with University of Illinois Extension.
It never fails, come spring Friend’s phone starts ringing and his inbox starts filling up with a series of familiar scenarios from pond owners.
“All my fish died, what happened? Help, my pond is covered in weeds! How do I stop a pond from leaking?”