February, 2022 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

One more Johnston City teacher sign Critical Race Theory pledge on Feb. 6

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in Johnston City, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

2,128 Jackson County residents in their 30s test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

As of Feb. 8, 2,128 Jackson County residents in their 30s have tested positive for COVID-19.

Bryant seeks to expand training opportunities for Illinoisans hurt by energy transition

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 8, 2022

State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is pushing legislation designed to provide job-training opportunities to coal-industry workers affected by the state's transition to other energy sources.

1,454 Jackson County residents in their 50s test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

As of Feb. 8, 1,454 Jackson County residents in their 50s have tested positive for COVID-19.

645 Jackson County residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

As of Feb. 8, 645 Jackson County residents in their 70s have tested positive for COVID-19.

3,498 Williamson County residents in their 30s test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

As of Feb. 8, 3,498 Williamson County residents in their 30s have tested positive for COVID-19.

One Carterville teacher pledges to teach Critical Race Theory despite controversy by Feb. 6

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Carterville who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by Feb. 6.

1,614 Jackson County residents in their 40s test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

As of Feb. 8, 1,614 Jackson County residents in their 40s have tested positive for COVID-19.

1,111 Jackson County residents in their 60s test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

As of Feb. 8, 1,111 Jackson County residents in their 60s have tested positive for COVID-19.

3,252 Williamson County residents in their 40s test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

As of Feb. 8, 3,252 Williamson County residents in their 40s have tested positive for COVID-19.

2,001 Williamson County residents in their 60s test positive for COVID-19

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

As of Feb. 8, 2,001 Williamson County residents in their 60s have tested positive for COVID-19.

Jackson County officials report 109 coronavirus deaths, with 14,981 confirmed cases

By Carbondale Reporter | Feb 8, 2022

There have been 14,981 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jackson County as of Feb. 8, with 109 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).