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Illinois Officials Are Planning How To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine
The state of Illinois is putting together a plan to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available. Governor JB Pritzker says everything is still evolving and some questions remain. The gover...
Oct 23, 2020
Illinois Unemployment Numbers Up, Jobs Down
Illinois unemployment numbers are up and the number of jobs are down. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security shows that the number of confirme...
Oct 23, 2020 Simon Cunningham / CC
Illinois Health Officials Report Record New COVID-19 Cases
Illinois health officials are reporting record for new COVID-19 cases. Officials announced over 49-hundred new cases of the virus yesterday. Another 44 COVID-19-related deaths were also reported. Addi...
Oct 23, 2020 sergio santos / CC
Paris Fire Claims Life
After two days of searching debris from an apartment fire in Paris, authorities discovered the remains of 54-year-old Larry Arrasmith. When firefighters arrived at the scene Monday, they were told tha...
Oct 22, 2020
Coles County Early Voting Continues
Early voting continues in Illinois. In Coles County you can vote at the Coles County Clerk's office in Charleston, weekdays from 8:30 to 4:30 and weekdays from 9am to 4pm at the Salvation Army in Matt...
Oct 22, 2020
Mattoon Arts Council Photography Show
Entries are due by October 29th for the Mattoon Arts Council's annual Photography Show. This year's theme is "2020 Vision," so they're looking for your best representation for the year 2020. It's open...
Oct 22, 2020
Teen Driving Deaths In Illinois Down By 74 Percent Since 2007
Secretary of State Jesse White says teen driving deaths in Illinois are down by 74-percent. He believes the decline is due to stricter requirements on new drivers in 2008. Last year, 41 teens were kil...
Oct 22, 2020 Marco Verch / CC
State Imposes Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions On Four Counties
State officials say they are not trying to punish bars and restaurants with stricter COVID-19 rules. Illinois Public Health Director Doctor Ngozi Ezike says contact tracing has shown that exposure is ...
Oct 22, 2020
Fatal Crash in Macon County Wednesday Afternoon
According to Illinois State Police, a fatal crash occurred on North Wyckles Road in Macon County earlier Wednesday afternoon. Preliminary details state that a 2007 Red Toyota Tacoma, driven by an 84 y...
Oct 21, 2020
Illinois Pork Producers Association Applications Now Open for 2021 Internship
For Immediate Release - October 21, 2020 Illinois Pork Producers Association Applications Now Open for 2021 Internship The Illinois Pork Producers Association State Ambassador/Intern serves as a repre...
Oct 21, 2020
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