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CoViD-19 Update for Thursday, 4/23/20

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,826 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 123 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 80s - Champaign County: 1 male 90s - Cook County: 1 male 20s, 1 male 30s, 2 females 40s, 1 male 40s, 3... Read More.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security has Processed 750,000+ Unemployment Claims Since March, Has Paid Out More than $700 Million in Benefits

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 102,937 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 18 and has now processed more than 755,000 initial unemployment claims from March 1 through April 18. This... Read More.

Governor Pritzker Extends Stay at Home Order Through May 30; Adds Mask Requirement

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Thursday he is extending the state’s stay-at-home order through May 30 and requiring residents to wear masks in public.“Make no mistake, Illinois has saved lives. By staying home and social distancing, we have kept our infection and death rates... Read More.

Downstate Business Owners Among Those Who Say They’ve Had It with Sheltering In Place

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

A southern Illinois lodge owner is fed up with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. Numerous businesses have been closed since the order was put in place on March 21. Tab Walker, who owns a fishing lodge near a state-run lake in Newton, said March and April... Read More.

Pedestrian Hit Wednesday at Rock Bottom Identified; Deceased

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Wednesday just before 11:30am, Carmi Police say they were contacted by White County Dispatch in reference to a vehicle colliding with an individual at Rock Bottom Liquor and Fuel on Main Street. Officers found 78 year old L. Pearl Douthitt had exited the convenience... Read More.

79 Year Old Woman Hit by Vehicle at Rock Bottom Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

Only Six Illinois Counties Remain Untouched by CoViD-19 as of 4pm Tuesday 4/21/20

Tuesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,551 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 119 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 20s, 1 female 60s, 1 female 70s - Carroll County: 1 female 80s - Cook County: 1 female 30s, 1 female 40s, 2... Read More.

Second Individual in Hamilton County Tests Positive for CoViD-19 Tuesday Morning

Tuesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Health Department was notified early this morning of a Hamilton County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This is the second laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. The individual, a female in her 50’s, is currently isolating at... Read More.

Illinois Lawmakers Reportedly Want Billions in Federal Cash beyond CARES Act; Say it’s for Pensions

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois lawmakers – citing the state’s pension costs, budget shortfalls, and empty unemployment trust – are asking for more than $40 billion in no-strings-attached aid from the federal government.In a letter to the state's Congressional delegation, Senate President Don Harmon said Illinois state government... Read More.

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Illinois Activates Alternate Housing Facility in Mt. Vernon

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

At the request of the local government, the State of Illinois has activated a pre-staged alternate housing facility in Jefferson County to meet the identified needs of COVID-19. Jefferson County authorities have indicated a recent spike in positive cases of COVID-19, including more than... Read More.

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CoViD-19 Update for Thursday, 4/23/20

The Illinois Department of Employment Security has Processed 750,000+ Unemployment Claims Since March, Has Paid Out More than $700 Million in Benefits

Governor Pritzker Extends Stay at Home Order Through May 30; Adds Mask Requirement

Downstate Business Owners Among Those Who Say They’ve Had It with Sheltering In Place

Pedestrian Hit Wednesday at Rock Bottom Identified; Deceased

79 Year Old Woman Hit by Vehicle at Rock Bottom Wednesday Morning

Only Six Illinois Counties Remain Untouched by CoViD-19 as of 4pm Tuesday 4/21/20

Second Individual in Hamilton County Tests Positive for CoViD-19 Tuesday Morning

Illinois Lawmakers Reportedly Want Billions in Federal Cash beyond CARES Act; Say it’s for Pensions

Illinois Activates Alternate Housing Facility in Mt. Vernon

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