Category Archives: Local News

For immediate release: SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 899 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 31 additional deaths. Cook C...

The Jasper County Health Department has announced the second laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19 in Jasper County. Here is their complete statement: (click on the statement to enlarge it)

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker Encourages Illinoisans to Tune In to Sunday Arts Takeover Benefiting Arts for Illinois Relief Fund Chicago - Governor JB Pritzker is encouraging Illinoisans to tune...

For Release Public Health Officials Announce 1,453 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - On Saturday, April 4, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced 1,453 new cases ...

Here is the latest update from Sarah Bush Lincoln as of Friday, April 3, 2020 at 3:30pm. The requests for masks is near the bottom. Covid-19 Test Results Sarah Bush Lincoln has received 130 negative C...

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker, Mayor Lightfoot and Public Health Officials Announce the First Completed Phase of McCormick Place Alternate Care Facility Chicago - Governor JB Pritzker today join...

For Immediate Release Public Health Officials Announce 1,209 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,209 new cases of coronavir...

Crawford County Health Department has confirmed their second positive test. Here is their complete statement: (Click on the statement to enlarge the statement)

Army Corps Handling Hundreds Of Requests For Makeshift Hospitals (Washington, DC) -- As the coronavirus outbreak grows, the Army Corps of Engineers is handling hundreds of requests for makeshift hospi...

If a child in Arcola is celebrating a birthday during the shelter-in-place order, the Arcola Fire Protection District will send an engine with lights and sirens on to their house. To request a truck, ...