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DIXON – Sunday Lee County officials received back 39 more COVID-19 tests and all were negative. Officials say they are awaiting 97 test results. KSB Hospital will have their drive-thru testing by screened appointment open on Monday. On Monday Dixon City Hall will be closed to walk-in

ROCKFORD – The Northern Illinois Rockford Region Public Information Officers announced Sunday additional COVID-19 cases in Northern Illinois. They reported a teen in Stephenson County and a person in their 20’s in Winnebago County has tested positive. The Illinois Department of Public

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 296 new cases of COVID-19  including an infant. IDPH also announced three deaths.  The deaths included a Cook County man in his 80s, a Chicago man in his 80s, and a McLean County woman in her 70s.  Jo Daviess,

  PONTIAC – A resident of Livingston County has tested positive for COVID-19. The Livingston County Health Department announced the result Saturday. They say a woman in her 60’s with a history of travel is recovering at home and is in isolation.   The community she was from

DIXON – All results are negative so far in the latest 33 results of COVID-19 testing in Lee County, with 103 test results still pending. Lee County Emergency Management officials emphasize they are still operating under the belief that there are unconfirmed cases in the county. Two

MENDOTA, Illinois – When Tony Yost of Mendota proposed to Connie See in November, they weren’t planning a lavish ceremony and reception, but were at least expecting a large gathering with friends and family.  Friday night, however, in the middle of a pandemic crisis worldwide, the