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Public Health Officials Announce 2,022 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,022 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 44 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 60s, 3 males 60s, 4 females 70s, 3 males 70s, 2 females 80s, 1 male... Read More.
GOV. PRITZKER ANNOUNCES $4 MILLION INVESTMENT TO EXPAND CAREER TRAINING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN ILLINOIS
Training grants now available to expand career training programs for youth at-risk for dropping out or falling behind on career preparation
PEORIA, IL—Governor JB Pritzker today announced new investments to the Youth Career Pathways program that will expand training for Illinois youth who face barriers... Read More.
White County SWCD Landowner Appreciation Lunch and Director Election Today
White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Landowner Appreciation lunch and Director Election will be held at the fairgrounds today, February 25. Eligible attendees may vote between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:30 pm. McPeak Fish Market will provide free carryout fish dinners between... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reported 1 Saline County Death; 8 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday
The Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family. The Egyptian Health Department was notified, Wednesday, of... Read More.
Two Carmi Residents Identified as Victims of Fatal Train-Truck Collision Tuesday
Two Carmi residents have been identified as the victims of Tuesday's fatal train-truck collision in Pulaski County. According to a Wednesday news release from Illinois State Police District 22, Lanny Stocke, 76, of Carmi was driving a 2021 white Ford truck and Betty “Ruth” Stocke,... Read More.
FMH to Offer COVID Vaccination to the Public
In coordination with the Illinois National Guard, Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be offering approximately 800-1,000 COVID vaccinations by appointment only on Wednesday, March 3rd, and Friday, March 5th, to the public for anyone that falls into the Tier 1A and Tier 1B category, which... Read More.
Enfield Township Roads Closed to Heavy Traffic Until April 15 Says Road Commissioner
Enfield Road Commissioner Joe Allen says you’ll need to find another route if you’re planning on driving anything over 5 tons on township roads there. Due to the harsh and extreme weather conditions, Allen says all Enfield Township roads will be closed to vehicular... Read More.
IDOA RELEASES 2020 HEMP HARVEST NUMBERS
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has released final harvest numbers from the 2020 hemp growing season. IDOA issued 802 Hemp Growers licenses for the 2020 season. Hemp farmers reported 2,734 acres planted resulting in 2,392 acres harvested. The 2020 numbers are... Read More.
