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BEARDSTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Health Screenings Inside Of Tents

Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville Family Practice and Elmer Hugh Taylor Clinic will now be handling all of our previously announced health screenings inside of tents which are located outside directly next to each entrance.

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

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CITY OF GREENVILLE: First Confirmed Covid-19 Case Reported In Bond County

Bond County Health Department, along with the Illinois Department of Public Health has identified the first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 within Bond County.

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

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CITY OF CARROLLTON: Attention Small Businesses Owners

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

As the country navigates through these unusual COVID-19 times, the city would like to direct business owners to websites that provide critical information regarding possible extensions to business type deadlines

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CITY OF MACOMB: City Yard Waste Site Opening

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

The Yard Waste Site (Tower Road) will open to City of Macomb residents on Thursday, April 2, 2020.

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CITY OF BEARDSTOWN: U.S. Census Bureau Has Adjusted 2020 Census Operations

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau has adjusted 2020 Census operations in order to protect the health and safety of Census employees and the American public.

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Tracy says instead of tax increases, departments should take cuts

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 29, 2020

State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) said she does not like that Gov. J.B. Pritzker's entire budget is predicated on a tax increase.

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CITY OF MT. STERLING: City Hall Will Be Closed To The Public Until Further Notice

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

In keeping with the Governor’s mandate on social distancing, beginning on Tue, March 17, 2020, City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice

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CITY OF GREENVILLE: COVID-19 Operating Changes

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

Effective March, 23, 2020, the Greenville Municipal Building will be locked, with entry only granted by appointment.

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CITY OF JACKSONVILLE: Jacksonville Night at Busch Stadium Cards vs Cubs

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

Please see the attached fact sheet below for all the information about Jacksonville Night.

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CITY OF BARRY: Coronavirus Measures Being Taken As Precautionary Measures Of The City

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

This is a message from the City of Barry regarding coronavirus measures currently being taken as precautionary measures.

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CITY OF BEARDSTOWN: Stay at Home Order Will Formally Take Effect

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

Today at 5pm, the Stay at Home order will formally take effect.

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McClure wants government to make sacrifices, not taxpayers

By Kyla Asbury | 14 days ago

State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) said he didn't agree with the $1.6 billion in new spending that Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed in his budget address last month.

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Davidsmeyer graces Republican dinner, chili cook-off

By John Suayan | Mar 16, 2020

Illinois State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) recently attended his hometown’s chili cook-off and left with a full stomach.

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McClure claims Springfield isn't taking state's corruption seriously

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 16, 2020

After a full-year of serving as the face of the 50th District, Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) laments that Springfield is still Springfield.