Year: 2020

COVID-19 letter to governor Pritzker from Mark Batinick

Dear governor JB Pritzker, I wanted to express my deep gratitude for your efforts in combating COVID-19. I am grateful for your leadership over the past several weeks and know that Illinois’ effort has resulted in the saving of lives. In no way could you have imagined being in this

Single-day deaths in COVID-19 Tuesday reach State record

By Rebecca Anzel Illinois officials announced Tuesday the largest single-day increase of novel COVID-19-caused deaths in the State. The 73 new fatalities in 14 counties: Champaign, Christian, Cook, DuPage, Ford, Kane, Kankakee, Lake, Madison, McHenry, Monroe, Tazewell, Will and Winnebago, bring Illinois’ total to 380. Coles, Lawrence, Richland and Shelby

Volunteers requested for Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) programs

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), of Kendall and Southern Kane County provides opportunities for individuals 55 and over to make a difference in their community through volunteer service. However, there are opportunities for those of all ages. To request the background and volunteer enrollment forms, contact: Deborah Lee

COVID-19 reaction inadvertently helps clean the planet

Is coronavirus (COVID-19) inadvertently cleaning our planet? TRT World published the following article March 12. “Coronavirus-related measures have caused a drop in greenhouse gas emissions, bringing little respite to planet Earth. Here’s how: “The novel coronavirus may have temporarily halted global activity on a mass level as countries take extraordinary

Retired teachers offer assistance

Members of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, a statewide association of retired educators, their families and supporters, are volunteering to help students finish the school year at home. “We want to help students learn,” IRTA president John Flaherty, a former high school and special education teacher, wrote in a news