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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security yesterday released new statewide data showing the department received over 70,000 new claims for unemployment last week. They say they have processed 1.2 million claims for unemployment benefits since March 1st, 12 times the number

MENDOTA – Mendota Mayor David Boelk announced that although the Mendota Chamber of Commerce is still holding off on making an official decision regarding the Sweet Corn Festival, the Festival as the city has known it in years past will not take place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He

PONTIAC – Livingston County’s Health Department announced one additional confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 24 hours, as well as an additional death from complications related to COVID-19. As of Thursday, Livingston County had reported 30 total confirmed cases, with 24 of those

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department announced an additional COVID-19 related death in the county on Thursday. The individual was a male in his 80’s who had previously tested positive for COVID-19. This is the ninth COVID-19 related death in the county. There were no additional

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 2,268 additional cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. This brings the state total to 102,686 confirmed cases. Additionally, there have been 87 additional deaths in the past 24 hours. Dr. Ezike reminded residents of the

HENNEPIN- The Village of Hennepin Fourth of July Committee and local Health officials voted to cancel the event and the fireworks display for 2020.  In a press release they said because of the large crowds that they felt it would not be safe to have the event during the pandemic.  There were

UTICA – State Parks throughout the area will open on May 29th according to the revised rules announced by Governor J.B. Pritzker Wednesday, but not all of Starved Rock will likely be accessible. The flooding along the Illinois River plus the potential for additional rains means the lower