Melissa's Musings(My opinionated view of life)

Illinois Accountability Commission holds 1st meeting on claims of abuse in 'Operation Midway Blitz' Illinois says to ICE: F**k You!

Pritzker, Raoul cite founding fathers in Illinois assault weapons ban defense - Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker condemns Walgreens for blocking abortion pills in states where Republicans object - Chicago Sun-Times : The decision prompted immediate condemnation from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who plans to meet with Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer about the decision Friday afternoon. The policy change was made after 20 Republican attorneys general wrote the company a letter threatening legal action.

Summer Is Hotter And Longer In Illinois, Analysis Shows | Patch

Salmonella-Tainted Zucchini Sold at Illinois Walmart Stores Recalled | Patch : Salmonella-Tainted Zucchini Sold at Illinois Walmart Stores Recalled - Across Illinois, IL - The Food and Drug Administration said no illnesses from the tainted squash have been reported thus far but customers should be on alert.

IL Reports Most COVID-19 Cases Of The Year: 11,858 In Single Day | Chicago, IL Patch

Judge Upholds Illinois Way Forward Act, Sealing An End To ICE Detention In The State | Chicago, IL Patch : Judge Upholds Illinois Way Forward Act, Sealing An End To ICE Detention In The State - Chicago, IL - A federal judge upheld provisions in a new IL law that ban cities and counties in the state from renting out beds in their jails.

Pritzker reimposes statewide indoor mask mandate and vaccinations for several groups

Illinois reports 21,334 new cases of COVID-19, 92 deaths over past week | WGN-TV : SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday 21,334 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 92 additional deaths since reporting last Friday. Currently, 76% of Illinois adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and more than 59% of Illinois adults are fully vaccinated, according to data […]

'Vax Verify' Website Offers Digital Vaccination Proof In Illinois | Chicago, IL Patch

Illinois reports 11,682 new cases of COVID-19, 39 deaths over past week | WGN-TV : SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday 11,682 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 39 additional deaths since reporting last Friday. More than 74% of Illinois adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and more than 58% of Illinois adults are fully vaccinated, according to data […]

Cook County, Most Of Illinois Now Seeing ‘Substantial’ COVID Spread; CDC Urges Masks Indoors : Cook County and several other counties in the Chicago area are now seeing “substantial” spread of COVID-19, according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, meaning fully vaccinated people are asked to resume wearing masks indoors.

Vaccinations Lag As Coronavirus Surges In IL: Nearly 8K New Cases | Chicago, IL Patch

A Rare Black Fox, Chicago Harbor And A Nest Builder: IL In Photos | Chicago, IL Patch

Illinois coronavirus: Delta cases increase, positivity rate triples - Chicago Sun-Times

This US State Is the First to Require Schools Teach Asian American History. Here's Why That Matters.

An Egret In Flight, Fabulous Frog And Fireworks Fun: IL In Photos | Patch

Illinois Gas Taxes To Increase Again Thursday | Patch : Illinois Gas Taxes To Increase Again Thursday - Across Illinois, IL - Illinois has some of the highest fuel gas prices in the country, and this week, taxes on fuel will increase. I am NOT happy to hear this.

COVID Cases Climb, Positivity Rate Falls After Illinois Reopening | Chicago, IL Patch I don't understand how the "positivity rate is falling," if cases are more than than doubling.  What am I missing here?

Juneteenth Officially A Holiday In Illinois | Chicago, IL Patch