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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state public health director has issued a somber warning that Illinois residents can expect mounting numbers of illness and death in the new month from the vicious spread of the coronavirus. The 6,980 cases of COVID-19 reported Wednesday by Dr. Ngoze Ezike are

DEKALB- The DeKalb County Health Department says they have had 16 reported cases of COVID-19  since March 21st.   The age range of those who tested positive range in age from under 19 into the 70’s.    DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott reminded residents earlier in the week to try and stay

DIXON – There are still no reported COVID-19 cases among Lee County residents, but KSB Hospital admitted a Whiteside County resident who had previously tested positive in Whiteside County.  According to the Lee County Health Department, the patient came into the hospital through the

MENDOTA – At a special  Mendota City Council meeting via phone conference  on Tuesday night, Mayor Boelk announced that they will be limiting the number of people allowed in stores at the same time. They ask nobody under the age of 18 in stores, and a limit of one person per shopping

MENDOTA – Even though churches have stopped traditional services, helping and healing the community continues in Mendota at the First Presbyterian Church. They have announced on Wednesday they’ll be starting “Scrubs of Love”, offering free used and donated scrubs for any