Free COVID-19 Testing Available at State Mobile Testing Sites in Southern Illinois

Tuesday, November 24

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has several mobile testing teams that are dispatched to various locations around the state each week to provide COVID-19 testing. Anyone can be tested, regardless of symptoms or immigration status. There is no cost to the... Read More.

Free COVID-19 Testing Available at State Mobile Testing Sites in Southern Illinois

Monday, November 9

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has several mobile testing teams that are dispatched to various locations around the state each week to provide COVID-19 testing. Anyone can be tested, regardless of symptoms or immigration status. There is no cost to... Read More.

Free COVID-19 Testing Available at State Mobile Testing Sites in Southern Illinois

Tuesday, November 3

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has several mobile testing teams that are dispatched to various locations around the state each week to provide COVID-19 testing. Anyone can be tested, regardless of symptoms or immigration status. There is no cost to the... Read More.

IDNR to Reopen Select Sites for Limited Activities May 1

Friday, April 24

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Campgrounds, playgrounds and other amenities will remain closed SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To allow Illinois residents to engage in some outdoor activities, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will reopen select state parks, recreation areas fish and wildlife areas and trails beginning May 1. Visitors... Read More.

CRHPC Clinic Sites Designated as State of Illinois COVID-19 Testing Sites

Thursday, April 23

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CRHPC Clinic sites in Albion, Carmi, Christopher, Du Quoin, Eldorado, Fairfield, Flora, Johnston City, Mt. Vernon, Sesser, and Shawneetown have been designated as State of Illinois testing sites and will begin performing community testing. Anyone with COVID-19 questions should call CRHPC’s hotline at 1-800-408-7351.... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Closes Recreation Sites; Implementing Virtual Services

Wednesday, March 25

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Harrisburg, IL. March 24, 2020 – All developed campgrounds and restrooms managed by the Shawnee National Forest have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff. This includes: Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District – Johnson Creek Campground, Jackson County – Pine Hills Campground, Union County Hidden Springs Ranger... Read More.

Ohio River Crossing Sites to be Decided

Monday, September 17

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Ohio River Crossing Sites to Be Decided A new report shows how soon all three routes for... Read More.

Doors Open Illinois to feature White County Historical Society Sites

Tuesday, July 24

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The Illinois Office of Tourism is sponsoring a Doors Open program to coincide with the Bicentennial this year. Doors Open will see iconic historical sites and architectural treasures throughout the state open their doors to the... Read More.

Flooding affects recreation sites at Shawnee National Forest

Friday, May 5

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Southern Illinois currently is responding to flooding. As rain continues to fall, many of our streams and rivers have yet to crest, or reach their highest level. While Shawnee National Forest works to assess the impacts of flooding, it’s important people remain safe... Read More.

Two state historic sites expand schedules

Tuesday, April 4

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The state’s Cahokia Mounds and Vandalia Statehouse historic sites are expanding their days of operation to better serve visitors, Illinois History Preservation Agency Director Heidi Brown-McCreery announced Monday. “The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency constantly evaluates its resources and how we can best... Read More.