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Illinois Residents Encouraged to Register for V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker

March 4, 2021 by Villagers Voice

V-safe provides electronic reminders for critical second dose and helps educate health officials about potential side effects

As more Illinois residents become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination to utilize the V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker (v-safe).  Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), v-safe allows individuals who have received their first vaccination to get a text sent to their smartphone to remind them it’s time for their second shot. [Read more...]

Filed Under: IL Coronavirus News Tagged With: COVID-19, Illinois

State Partners with Rural Health Inc. and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital to Expand Equitable Distribution of Vaccine in Southern Illinois

March 3, 2021 by Villagers Voice

New Pilot Program with FQHCs and Safety Net Hospitals to Help Reach Underserved Communities

Building on existing efforts to ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health today announced a new partnership with Rural Health Inc. and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital to administer vaccines to residents throughout Southern Illinois. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Illinois, vaccination

Rep. Niemerg Says Only 25% Capacity for Spectators at School Events is Not Enough…Need to get back to 100%!

March 3, 2021 by Villagers Voice

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) says a bipartisan group of 44 legislators and school association leaders are correct to request expanded access to student sports events, but 25% of fans and audience is not enough. A letter was sent this week to Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health Director, Dr. Ngoze Ezike requesting schools be allowed to host more fans at extracurricular events. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Illinois, sports

Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Protect Elections by Requiring Paper Ballots

March 3, 2021 by Villagers Voice

One of the simplest and best ways to ensure ballot security and protect the integrity of elections from hackers is to bring back the use of paper ballots, according to State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville). Bailey has filed legislation mandating the return of paper ballots for Illinois elections. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: elections, Illinois

Sen. Darren Bailey’s Senate Update for February 22

February 25, 2021 by Villagers Voice

Pritzker Relies on Budget Gimmicks and Back Door Tax Hikes on Businesses to Fund FY22 Budget

Last Wednesday, Gov. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2022 budget blueprint in a pre-recorded speech delivered from a new vaccine clinic at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The Pritzker budget calls for $41.6 billion in spending and ignores a Constitutional requirement that budgets be balanced according to existing revenue. Despite the Constitutional mandate, Gov. Pritzker is relying on $1.5 billion in funds that do not statutorily exist today. [Read more...]

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