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IDPH Reports 929 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Thursday

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Thursday announced 929 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 116 additional confirmed deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 124,759 cases, including 5,736 deaths, in 101 counties in Illinois. Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 22,841 specimens for a

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HMHD to Modify Patient Visitor Restrictions

MCLEANSBORO – The Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is now allowing visitors to the hospital. This began Wednesday.  To help the hospital maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, all visitors must apply a mask immediately when entering to wear at all times. Visitors will also be required to complete a health screening questionnaire and

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McLeansboro City Wide Clean Up Set for June 22-25

MCLEANSBORO – The City of McLeansboro will hold City Wide Clean Up June 22 through the 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may drop off your items at Trade Industries, located at 1610 South Jackson, to coincide with Trade Industries’ Electronic Pick Up. No electronics, no liquid paint, no hazardous liquids (paint, paint

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Section of Hamilton County Road 600 East Closed for Road Work

MCLEANSBORO – The Hamilton County Highway Department says County Road 600 East between Walpole Road and Tucker’s Corner Road will be closed starting Thursday and will be closed for three weeks depending on weather conditions. A highway crew will be doing cement stabilization of the soil along with oil and chip overlay. You are encouraged

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Music in the Park Begins Friday Night in McLeansboro

MCLEANSBORO – Music in the Park, sponsored by the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce, kicks off another season Friday night with Ashton Middendorf Music from 6 to 8 p.m. at Greg James Memorial Park in McLeansboro. Officials ask that while at the park that you practice safe social distancing and following CDC and state guidelines

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Public Health Officials Announce 982 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Wednesday announced 982 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 97 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 123,830 cases, including 5,621 deaths, in 101 counties in Illinois. Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 24,471 specimens for a total of

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Public Health Officials Announce 1,614 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Tuesday announced 1,614 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 113 additional deaths.  Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 122,848 cases, including 5,525 deaths, in 101 counties in Illinois. Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 16,431 specimens for a total of

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IDPH Reports 974 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Monday

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Monday announced 974 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 23 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 121,234 cases, including 5,412 deaths, in 101 counties in Illinois. Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 20,014 specimens for a total of

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