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DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department reported 8 additional COVID-19 cases on Thursday.  Since the pandemic began, a total of 233 positive individuals have been found with two deaths.  As of May 8th, 68 residents are considered recovered with over 1,300 tests being reported.

PONTIAC – One more resident of Livingston County has tested positive for COVID-19.  The Livingston County Health Department Thursday say a woman in her 50’s who tested positive is recovering at home in isolation.  As of May 14, they say they have received 577 test results. Of that, 26

SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Thursday the latest totals that show the Sandwich area now has had 43 positive tests for COVID-19 since the pandemic began.  The number of individuals of that 43 who are considered recovered has not been disclosed.   

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Thursday 3,239 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 138 additional deaths.  Officials say 1,132 residents are under ICU care with 689 of those persons on ventilators. Over 4,400 remain in hospitals statewide being

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department Thursday confirmed three additional COVID-19 infections, bringing the total to 114 infections since the pandemic began. The additional cases are two women in their teens and a man in his 40’s. All three are reportedly in isolation. One person has