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Public Health Officials Announce 2,441 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Over 102,000 doses of vaccine administered yesterday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,441 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 55 additional deaths.- Champaign County: 1 male 90s
- Christian County: 1 male 70s
- Coles County: 1 female 80s
- Cook... Read More.
Indiana State Police-Warning Ongoing “Child Safety Kit” Facebook Scam
(Ft. Wayne, IN)- The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post recently received a complaint from a local resident advising of what appears to be an ongoing scam solicited via Facebook. This scam involves the offering of a “Child Safety Kit” by clicking on a... Read More.
IDOT Recognized for Advancing Women in Transportation
Top honors go to Acting Secretary Osman, business and workforce diversity director
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today its leadership team received top awards from the Women in Transportation Seminar Chicago, a group that promotes the development and advancement of women in transportation.... Read More.
RLC Future Nurses Take Part in the Historic Vaccination Effort
RLC future nurses take part in the historic vaccination effortNursing students at Rend Lake College joined forces with local health departments and healthcare facilities with administering COVID-19 vaccinations through area clinics. RLC has partnered with Bi-County and Perry County... Read More.
FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS
Fairfield Memorial Hospital weekly updates are used to keep the public informed as progress continues to be made on our Expansion Project. As the weather brings some warmer weather we will begin to see more work progressing on the exterior of the expansion! During the... Read More.
Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act Introduced by Congresswoman Miller
WASHINGTON - Friday, Congresswoman Mary Miller introduced the Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act. This is her first bill as a Member of Congress.This bill would clarify that nothing in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 can be interpreted to give the Biden... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 12 New COVID-19 Cases Friday
Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Friday, of 12 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (7)1 female in her teens
1 male in his teens
1 male in his 30’s
1 female in her... Read More.
