The Health and Safety category includes news and tips from local hospitals, clinics, medical professionals, and emergency services contacts who serve the Lansing community.
Walgreens drive-thru no longer just for prescription pick-up information provided by Walgreens DEERFIELD, Ill. (March 27, 2020) – As more and more people across the country continue to look for safe and convenient options to pick up daily essentials amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Walgreens is now offering select products at its more than 7,300 pharmacy … Read more
by Jamilyn Hiskes, Lansing Journal reporter Editor’s note: The people who write for The Lansing Journal represent a diversity of ages, occupations, and family situations. I asked them if they would be willing to share their perspectives on the ways COVID-19 is impacting their personal and professional lives. -Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (March 25, 2020) … Read more
Current total is 2,538 cases in 37 Illinois counties information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 673 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including seven deaths: a man in his 50s, two men and two women in their 60s, a … Read more
by Katie Arvia, Lansing Journal reporter Editor’s note: The people who write for The Lansing Journal represent a diversity of ages, occupations, and family situations. I asked them if they would be willing to share their perspectives on the ways COVID-19 is impacting their personal and professional lives. -Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (March 24, 2020) … Read more
Current total is 1,865 cases in 35 Illinois counties information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 25, 2020) – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 330 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including three deaths: a Kane County man in his 90s, a Cook County … Read more
information provided by the Office of the Governor CHICAGO, Ill. (March 25, 2020) – Today Governor JB Pritzker announced a three-month extension of the income tax filing deadline and several new programs to provide more than $90 million in financial relief to small businesses across the state. “As this crisis has evolved, my team and … Read more
by Jennifer Pallay, Lansing Journal reporter Editor’s note: The people who write for The Lansing Journal represent a diversity of ages, occupations, and family situations. I asked them if they would be willing to share their perspectives on the ways COVID-19 is impacting their personal and professional lives. -Melanie Jongsma DYER, Ind. (March 23, 2020) … Read more
information provided by the Office of the Governor CHICAGO, Ill. (March 24, 2020) — Governor JB Pritzker provided an update on the state’s current COVID-19 testing and hospital capacity and laid out measures to increase that capacity to meet the anticipated need in the coming weeks. “We’re using a two-pronged approach to make sure a … Read more
information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 24, 2020) – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 250 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including four deaths: a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County residents both in their 60s, and a DuPage County resident … Read more
information provided by the Office of Robin Kelly MATTESON, Ill. (March 23, 2020) – Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a conference call with local small business owners and chamber of commerce representatives, the first in her series discussing the economic and community impacts of the coronavirus. “The purpose of the call was to hear firsthand what … Read more