SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 49,668 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 266 deaths since its previous report, Friday, December 3, 2021. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,884,744 cases, including 26,801 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. […]
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CHICAGO – Building on Illinois’ COVID-19 support response for Illinois renters and landlords, the Illinois Housing Development Authority announced that applications are now open for the second round of the Illinois Rental Payment (ILRPP) program, which Governor Pritzker announced on October 27. The reopening of ILRPP will provide an additional $297 million to renters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Many will be decking the halls to celebrate this holiday season. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) more than two of every five home decoration fires occur due to decorations being placed too close to a heat source. More than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. The
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reports 33 new COVID-19 cases as of Friday, compared to its previous report Wednesday. There are now 86 active cases with two persons hospitalized. The death toll remains at 101 in Randolph County. There have been 5,930 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020.
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CHESTER — A regular meeting of the Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education will be held December 16, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chester High School Family and Consumer Science Classroom, located at 1901 Swanwick Street, Chester, IL 62233 The tentative agenda: A G E N D A Call
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CAPE GIRADEAU – Nearly two years into the pandemic, everyone has earned a holiday break with their family and friends. But as the nation gathers again for celebrations this season, the American Red Cross, which provides 40% of the country’s blood, is facing historically low blood supply levels. Busy holiday schedules, breaks from school and
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LACROSSE, Wisconsin — River Travel Magazine is announcing the 2021 Best Holiday River Town Contest winners at rivertravelmagazine.com This survey focused on the best Holiday Towns along all rivers in the United States from the Mississippi River to the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest to Missouri River and the Rio Grande to the south,
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reports 33 new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, compared to its previous report Monday. There are now 76 active cases with two persons hospitalized. The death toll remains at 101 in Randolph County. There have been 5,894 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been
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RED BUD, Ill. – On Tuesday, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) offered this statement in regards to Democrat Representative Jonathan Carroll’s proposed HB4259: “The COVID craziness continues. This week, Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D) introduced new legislation, HB 4259, which provides that a person who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and chooses not
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CHESTER — Mike and Susan McClure made a debut appearance at the 2021 Christmas on the River Craft Sale. The event was hosted at the Randolph County Courthouse in Chester on December 3-5. The McClure’s featured numerous items that are available via their “Baskerville Productions” LLC. The McClure’s had a great time during the three-day
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