217 Today: Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021

217 Today: Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021

ByFarrah Anderson

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 Today’s headlines: Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation Monday for 28 Illinois counties hit by Friday’s severe storms. The proclamation gives the state and its emergency management agency the authority to provide resources to help storm victims. Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey is the first in the GOP field…

C-U at Home staffing challenges prevent emergency winter shelters from opening on time

C-U at Home staffing challenges prevent emergency winter shelters from opening on time

ByDana Cronin

CHAMPAIGN – Staffing shortages persist at C-U at Home – which provides services to those living in Champaign-Urbana without a home. Two emergency shelters that were scheduled to open Monday in Champaign-Urbana are delayed due in part to a lack of staff. The delay comes after the organization’s main shelter closed for several months earlier…