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Governor Pritzker Issues Updated Executive Order with New Mask Guidelines

3 years 8 months ago
CHICAGO – With COVID-19 positivity rates continuing to decline and the majority of eligible Illinoisans vaccinated, today Governor Pritzker released an updated executive order lifting the mask requirement in most indoor settings. In accordance with CDC guidance, the executive order also lifts the mask requirement in K-12 schools and daycares. School districts and private businesses can continue to require masks at their discretion. “Across the state, Illinoisans are taking their masks off today knowing that most eligible adults are boosted, and our hospitals have much more capacity to save lives,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “ I’m proud that Illinoisans have done the hard work that has made our state a leader in the Midwest, with more of our residents vaccinated than any other state in the region. All Illinois residents, regardless of background or immigration status, can go to vaccines.gov to find a vaccine location near you.” To continue protecting

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Carlinville High Captures First Place In Academic Challenge Regional Competition

3 years 8 months ago
CARLINVILLE - Carlinville High School recently participated and excelled in the Academic Challenge Regional Competition (formerly WYSE) sponsored by Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Ten Carlinville students participated in the online competition. The contest format is that each member of the team competes in two academic subjects, chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Graphics, English, Mathematics, and Physics. CHS won the competition. Carlinville individuals who finished in the top two places were: Biology: 1 st : Eli Ratcliff 2 nd : Aaron Wills Chemistry: 1 st : Madalynn Bloome 2 nd (tie): Jacob Petrovich and Charlie Wilson Engineering Graphics: 1 st : Kyle Carriker English: 1 st : Peyton Dahler 2 nd : Owen Griffiths Mathematics: 1 st : Aaron Wills 2 nd (tie): Jacob Petrovich and Charlie Wilson Physics: 1 st : Hayden Truax 2 nd : Eli Ratcliff The members of the team are: Madalynn Bloome Kyle Carriker Peyton

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