SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Thursday reported 77,246 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 318 deaths since December 17, 2021. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 2,021,302 cases, including 27,435 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges […]
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CHESTER — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois has more than doubled in the latest health department report and there has been one additional death. The county’s health department reported 48 new cases as of Friday, compared with 20 new cases on Wednesday. The death toll is rising to 104.
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RED BUD — As Illinoisans prepare for the first day of 2022 on Saturday, January 1st, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) wants the public to be aware of the 300 new laws scheduled to take effect. New laws of note include Rep. Friess’ own PA 102-347 (HB1755), which expands funding to special districts such
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CHESTER — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois has gone down in the latest health department report. The county’s health department reported 20 news cases on Wednesday, down from 42 new cases in its previous report, issued Monday. That brings the total number of active cases in the county to 90.
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CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lanesent the following message to the campus community this afternoon. “With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, we have adjusted our plans for spring semester. Upon return to campus, all on-campus employees and students, including those who are fully vaccinated, must be tested for COVID-19 to ensure
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CHESTER — Memorial Hospital of Chester held its bi-annual DAISY Award® Ceremony on December 14, 2021. L-R: Susan Diddlebock, Chief Nursing Officer; Jerina Reese, RN; Kaitlynn Smith, RN; Lisa Wingerter, LPN; Marci Klein, RN; Kim Fedderke, RN; Heide Knop, RN; Amy Eggemeyer, Patient Coordinator Manager. Not pictured, Lane Gibbs, RN; Austin Gendron, RN; Audrie Otten,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are joining together to remind motorists that the most important gift they can give to friends and family is their safe arrival. During this busy travel time, law enforcement will be increasing its lifesaving efforts
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SPRINGFIELD — At approximately 11:20 a.m., the Illinois Emergency Management Agency was made aware of a large noise and shaking felt by many residents throughout central Illinois. This kicked off an immediate collaboration between federal, state and local officials to identify the impact and source of the incident. Upon further review, it was determined that
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EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school held a Christmas coloring contest for the four Lutheran feeder schools. The contest was for children in kindergarten through the fourth grade. The winners from St. Mark’s Lutheran in Steeleville first grader Lillian Cole, 2nd place; third grader Tonya Harrison, 1st place; fourth grader Caroline Helmers, 1st
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RED BUD — ComWell Executive Director Shea Haury joined IABH members as advocates before the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health Committee regarding workforce shortages that directly impact local services. Top, Shea Haury, bottom listed left to right is CEO Jud Deloss, Joel Johnson and Tom Britton. Senator Laura Fine (D-9th District, Glenview), Chair
