EAST PEORIA - Terry Swearingen knows his own body, and when he says it's time to see a doctor, it's time to see a doctor.

Like everyone else, Illinois' census outreach coordinators have had to adapt to a new reality during the COVID-19 pandemic."As drastic as this change has been for everyone, it's the same thing for us," said Marishonta Wilkerson, who was named co-director of newly-created state census office last September.

Masks were required and the setup was different than in past years, but Springfield experienced a relative taste of normalcy Saturday with the return of the Old Capitol Farmer's Market for its 21st annual summer season.

Sangamon County public health officials say that they still support Gov. JB Pritzker's phased, regional plan to reopen the state.

Patrick Mahomes II, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, will be one of the featured guest presenters in the Best of Capital Region Preps awards show on Thursday, June 18.