Illinois and Chicago fully reopened Friday, marking an emotional turning point in the pandemic for many who have endured loss and a lack of connection in public life. Though the city and state have moved through different phases of curtailing and restoring activity since the initial stay-at-home order in March 2020, Friday’s reopening was the first time there were no capacity restrictions or .
Adam Loker, recent Wayne City High School graduate and member of the Wayne City FFA Chapter, was elected State FFA President yesterday at the State FFA Convention. He was Section 23 President this past year and graduated as a co-valedictorian from Wayne City in May. Per ilaged.org, he is the first major state officer from Wayne City in the current FFA structure. The Wayne County Board met last night and heard from County Highway Engineer Dennis Seidel, who said a team from IDOT had concluded a site visit at the intersection of Enterprise Road and Route 161. He believes they will recommend a four-way stop with a hanging-pendulum style stop light, and he anticipates a detailed report from IDOT in the near future. Former State Senator Paul Schimpf is one of three announced Republican candidates for governor, and he says he will back to the best of his ability whichever candidate wins that primary should he lose. However, he does believe he is the best choice to unite a "fractured&quo
Illinois will move to Phase 5, the final phase of the Restore Illinois Plan, on June 11, the Governor’s Office said today in a prepared statement. “On Friday, the State will eliminate all capacity limits on businesses, large-scale events, conventions, amusement parks, and all other venues. Mask requirements for vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals continue to align with CDC guidelines.”
The Taste of Roselle will be returning Friday to Sunday, July 30 to Aug. 1 on Main Street. The festival, which has been a staple of the summer festival season since 1982, was canceled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.