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SPRINGFIELD- Illinois state agencies released a wi-fi hotspot map to help students across the state who lack internet access in their homes. The effort was spearheaded by the Illinois Board of Higher Education along with the Illinois State Board of Education, the Department of Commerce and

SHERIDAN – Seven of the 11 inmates who have been infected with COVID-19 at the Sheridan Correctional Facility are considered recovered from the disease.   That’s according to a Sunday release by the Illinois Department of Corrections.   One additional inmate tested positive at the

SPRINGFIELD- The State of Illinois Saturday released hospitalization statistics for the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.   Of available hospital beds in the state, 22% of those were occupied by COVID-19 patients.   There were a total of 4,340 persons hospitalized due to the pandemic, with 1,192

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Saturday announced 1,585 new cases of coronavirus disease COVID-19 in Illinois, including 125 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 29,160 cases, including 1,259 deaths, in 93 counties in Illinois.

PRINCETON- The Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments reported Saturday that an eighth resident of Bureau County and had tested positive for coronavirus disease.   The individual in Bureau County, who is recovering in isolation at home, is a male in his 50’s. Federal privacy

LACON – The Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments reported Saturday that a fourth resident, a 20-year-old woman from Marshall County has tested positive for COVID-19.  This is in addition to a Marshall County case reported earlier today. The individuals were screened and

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Saturday reported no new cases of COVID-19.    Since the start of the Pandemic 28 total cases have been found, with one death and 12 considered recovered.

LACON – A third person tested positive for COVID-19 was found in Marshall County.  The Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Departments made the announcement Saturday.  The woman in her 60’s is recovering in isolation at home.  Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release

  ROCHELLE – A food processing facility has been ordered to temporarily shut down in Ogle County after 24 employees allegedly tested positive for COVID-19.   The Ogle County Health Department on Friday announced that the Hormel Foods plant in Rochelle will have to be closed for two