Olivia Mitchell
2020 Public Affairs Reporting InternOlivia Mitchell is a graduate Public Affairs Reporting intern for the spring 2020 legislative session.
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When families, schools or hospitals in Springfield hired McCormick’s Catering and Smokehouse Craft Meats for events, Michele and Gary Seelbach said they… -
Online registration is still available for District 186 students until Friday. Parents could go online to register their child for both online and… -
The District 186 school board voted to open registration and ask parents if they want their children to return to the classroom a few days a week, while… -
Students, teachers and parents will find more out on Monday about school reopening plans for Springfield’s District 186. A spokesperson for the district… -
As coronavirus cases surge nationwide, Governor J.B. Pritzker introduced a new plan to address a resurgence in Illinois. Pritzker said Illinois is doing… -
Before the coronavirus pandemic, Illinois was already fighting a public health crisis - the opioid epidemic. Clinicians at two drug rehab centers said… -
Two city of Springfield employees who work in the Public Works garage have tested positive for COVID-19. City officials said they haven’t worked since… -
The University of Illinois Springfield released its fall plan with details on how students and faculty would return to the campus and remain safe during… -
Illinois Ends License Suspension For Non-Moving Violations, More Penalties For Texting While DrivingDrivers in Illinois will no longer have their license or vehicle registration suspended for unpaid parking fines and tollway violations. Spokesperson for… -
The Seizure Smart School Act, is a new law in Illinois that requires schools to train employees and care aides on how to handle students with epilepsy,…
