$14M awarded to Illinois bars, restaurants and hotels
More than 700 small bars, restaurants and hotels in Illinois will receive emergency…
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Mt. Vernon city leaders react to COVID-19 housing deal
Mt. Vernon city leaders say they’ve been “blindsided” by a deal to provide housing within the city to individuals affected by…
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IDPH: More than 1,500 new cases of COVID-19
Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 15,078 cases, including 462 deaths, in 78 counties in Illinois. …
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Southern Illinois health centers receive federal funds to combat COVID-19
Four southern Illinois community health centers will receive federal grants to help combat the spread of…
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Marion furloughs 43 employees
Mayor Mike Absher says 43 employees in total were furloughed but not…
Continue Reading 3rd Saline County resident tests positive for COVID-19
A third Saline County resident has tested positive for the coronavirus…
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1st COVID-19 death in Cape Girardeau County
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (WSIL) — The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center has reported its first death due to COVID-19. County health officials…
Continue Reading Illinois records largest single day increase in COVID-19 deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced 1,287 new cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in…
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USPS adapts delivery procedures during COVID-19 threat
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is adapting delivery procedures to promote social distancing, USPS officials…
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Marion Police investigating shooting
Marion Police are investigating a shooting that injured one…
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