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Public Health Officials Announced Thursday 4,979 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – 4,979 new COVID-19 cases, including 123 additional deaths, were reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,086,333 cases, including 18,520 deaths, in Illinois. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from Jan. 14–20 is 5.4 percent. The preliminary

White County Sheriff Announces Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Applications Now Available

21JanuaryBarry

CARMI – White County Sheriff Doug Meier says the sheriff’s department will be awarding one $500 Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship this year. This scholarship is part of $58,000 in college scholarships that will be awarded by the Illinois Sheriff’s Association to students in Illinois wishing to pursue higher education during the 2021-22 academic year. The

Two Injured in Wednesday Morning Crash on I-64 in Wayne County

21JanuaryBarry

WAYNE CITY – Two people were injured following a two-vehicle crash on I-64 in Wayne County Wednesday morning. According to Illinois State Police, at 8:20 a.m., 56-year-old Cary Jackson-Kallemback of Dahlgren and 42-year-old Tosha Swink of St. Louis were both driving in the right lane east on I-64 at milepost 101 when Jackson-Kallemback entered the

Public Health Officials Announced 4,822 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois Wednesday

21JanuaryBarry

SPRINGFIELD – 4,822 new COVID-19 cases, including 107 additional deaths, were reported Wednesday by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,081,354 cases, including 18,398 deaths, in Illinois. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from Jan. 13–19 is 5.5 percent. The preliminary

Four Injured in Monday Afternoon Crash in Franklin County

20JanuaryBarry

BENTON – Four people were involved in a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County Monday afternoon. According to Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni, the crash happened at 1:30 p.m. on Logan Road just south of Illinois 149 between West Frankfort and Thompsonville. Sheriff Bartoni says a vehicle driven by a 16-year-old juvenile crested a hill in

Man Facing Charges Including Burglary Following Monday Night Incident in Carmi

20JanuaryBarry

CARMI – A Carmi man is facing charges following an incident in Carmi Monday night. According to Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter, police responded to 207 3rd Street at 8:45 p.m. regarding an intruder inside the home. The caller reported to dispatch that a white man wearing jeans with a blanket draped over himself was

Public Health Officials Tuesday Announced 4,318 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois

20JanuaryBarry

SPRINGFIELD – 4,318 new COVID-19 cases, including 33 additional deaths were reported Tuesday by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,076,532 cases, including 18,291 deaths, in Illinois. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from Jan. 12–18 is 5.7 percent. The preliminary

Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Applications Now Available

19JanuaryBarry

BENTON – Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni says the sheriff’s department will be awarding one $500 Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship this year. This scholarship is part of $58,000 in college scholarships that will be awarded by the Illinois Sheriff’s Association to students in Illinois wishing to pursue higher education during the 2021-22 academic year. The

Hamilton County Board Set to Meet Tonight

19JanuaryBarry

MCLEANSBORO – The Hamilton County Board is set to meet tonight at 6 at the courthouse in McLeansboro. The board is set to get a COVID-19 Vaccine update from the Hamilton County Health Department and an update regarding the ambulance service from County Board member Chad May. The board is also expected to re-appoint Jeff

IDPH Reported 3,385 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois Monday

19JanuaryBarry

SPRINGFIELD – 3,385 new COVID-19 cases including 50 additional deaths were reported Monday by the Illinois Department of Public Health Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,072,214 cases, including 18,258 deaths, in Illinois. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from Jan. 11-17 is 5.9 percent. The preliminary