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Man Facing Charges Including Burglary Following Monday Night Incident in Carmi

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

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Awaits COVID-19 Vaccine Allotment from the Illinois Department of Public Health

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MCLEANSBORO – The Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is currently awaiting COVID-19 vaccine allotments, including for those who are aged 65 and older, from the Illinois Department of Public Health. At this time, all COVID-19 vaccine allotments available for Hamilton County residents are exclusively coordinated directly through the local Hamilton County Health Department. Unfortunately, there is

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

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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

Jefferson County Health Dept. to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations for Phase 1B Residents January 25

19Januaryadmin

MT. VERNON – Jefferson County residents included in Phase 1B can start scheduling appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Jan. 25. According to the Jefferson County Health Department, it received its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine at the end of December and was able to begin vaccinating those healthcare personnel as part of

Ferrell Hospital to Begin Vaccinating Phase 1B Established Primary Care Patients

19Januaryadmin

ELDORADO, IL – On Thursday, Ferrell Hospital will begin giving COVID-19 vaccines to established primary care patients who are in Phase 1B, which includes residents age 65 and older, and essential non-healthcare workers.* Due to a limited initial supply, Ferrell Hospital will focus on patients who are already established with a Ferrell Hospital primary care

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

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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

Public Health Officials Announce 4,162 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois

18JanuaryBarry

SPRINGFIELD – 4,162 new COVID-19 cases including 29 additional deaths were reported Sunday by the Illinois Department of Public Health. This brings the total number of cases currently in Illinois to 1,068,829, including 18,208 deaths. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from Jan. 10 through the 16 is

Body of Missing Bush Man Found Sunday Morning

18JanuaryBarry

BUSH/HURST – The body of a missing elderly man from Bush was found Sunday morning. The coroner’s office in Williamson County says the body of 72-year-old Roger Cheatham was found by a drone assisting in the search not far from Hurst. Cheatham was reported missing Thursday after walking away from his home on South 6th