CHICAGO (AP) — Officials say dozens of immigrant children living in three Chicago-area shelters have tested positive for COVID-19 and the number could increase as test results come back. The Chicago-based Heartland Alliance reports 37 of 69 children are positive. The group runs the shelters
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois taxpayers can follow the state’s spending on thwarting the coronavirus with an online database. State comptroller Susana Mendoza debuted the portal Tuesday. It shows that since Gov. JB Pritzker declared the COVID-19 pandemic a state disaster on March 9,
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SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Mental Health Division has launched an emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for those experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19. Individuals who would like to speak with a mental health professional can text
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DIXON – The Lee County Health Department has extended their “Support for Seniors” program to those with underlying health conditions or with limited mobility. The purpose of the program is to help these people avoid potential risk and exposure to COVID-19 by providing assistance in
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LACON – A second resident of Marshall County has tested positive for COVID-19. A woman in her 80’s was screened and tested by an area hospital. Public health officials were notified of a positive test, according to state and local public health protocol. Public health officials are in
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LAMOILLE- The annual Buffalo Days 3-day community event in LaMoille has been cancelled. Organizers made the announcement online Tuesday. The festival, scheduled June 12-14, was to feature bands, parade, entertainment, tractor show and more.
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PERU – Illinois Valley Community Hospital on Tuesday put out a request to the community for cloth masks. The CDC recommends that people wear cloth masks over their nose and mouth to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. IVCH intends to distribute these masks to patients.
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EUREKA- The Woodford County Health Department has reported 10 total cases of COVID-19 so far during the Pandemic. They had found their first case in the county on March 17th.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,222 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 74 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 23,247 cases, including 868 deaths, in 88 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case bringing the county total to 23 cases. The latest positive test was from a male in his 50’s who is in isolation. One additional case has recovered and has been released from isolation. The total
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