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Region 2 advances level under Illinois' COVID-19 mitigation plan

By Elle Johnson | Feb 10, 2021

Region 2 of Illinois moved into Tier 1 of mitigation measures, the Illinois Department of Public Health said.

LaHarpe Davier Health Care Center announces closure

By Elle Johnson | Feb 1, 2021

LaHarpe Davier Health Care Center announced on Dec. 22 the closure of the facility.

Schuyler County Humane Society planning expansion project

By Elle Johnson | Jan 31, 2021

The Schuyler County Humane Society is happy to start the New Year off right with a new expansion project.

McDonough County bridge projects expected to be completed this year

By Elle Johnson | Jan 2, 2021

The McDonough County Road and Bridge Committee discussed an update on a bridge project scheduled for this year.

McDonough District Hospital first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Illinois

By Elle Johnson | Dec 30, 2020

McDonough District Hospital is the first stop locally for the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.

LaHood introduces Taxpayer Protection Act for program to prevent blank-check bailouts for local and state governments

By Elle Johnson | Oct 23, 2020

The Taxpayer Protection Act introduced by Rep. Darin LaHood in the U.S. House of Representatives would create a program that would prevent blank-check bailouts of local and state governments.

General Assembly establishes Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission to increase economic activity

By Elle Johnson | Oct 1, 2020

The Illinois General Assembly has established a commission to oversee saving jobs and the economic aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

Community goes out of its way to support Routt Catholic High's quarantined graduates

By Elle Johnson | Jul 22, 2020

Routt Catholic High School's 2020 graduates received special recognition this year.

Western Illinois graduate receives U.S. Department of Energy research award

By Elle Johnson | Jun 21, 2020

A Western Illinois University alumna has received a U.S. Department of Energy award to participate in an Oak Ridge National Laboratory study.

Chandler Park is site of peaceful protests following death of George Floyd

By Elle Johnson | Jun 11, 2020

Individuals gathered in Chandler Park this month to protest the death of George Floyd, showing signs against his death and supporting Black Lives Matter.

Illinois Driver Services locations reopen across state

By Elle Johnson | Jun 5, 2020

Illinois Driver Services facilities reopened throughout the state this week but are operating in a limited capacity.

State orders McDonough District Hospital to make more COVID-19 testing available

By Elle Johnson | May 27, 2020

McDonough District Hospital is cutting back on its restrictive policy for COVID-19 testing after receiving orders from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

New Illinois sports gambling rule could lead to illegal online gambling

By Elle Johnson | Mar 5, 2020

An online gaming venue officially warned Illinois residents that in-person registration could cause people to illegal gambling outlets.

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