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CRISIS COMMUNICATION TEAM REPORTS 32 NEWLY-CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN MACON COUNTY FOR THURSDAY
As of today’s release, the Joint Crisis Communication Team (CCT) reports the following numbers: Since the previous release, we have had 32 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19. Therefore, our overall number is 707 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Macon County. We encourage all community members to implement social distancing and face covering best practices to limit…
Read MoreILLINOIS PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE 1,834 NEW CONFIRMED CASES OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE ON THURSDAY
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,834 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 24 additional confirmed death. – Adams County: 1 female 100+ – Cook County: 1 female 50s, 1 female 60s, 1 male 60s, 1 female 70s, 1 male 70s, 2 females 80s, 2 males…
Read MoreRETAILERS DISAPPOINTED MISGUIDED MASK ENFORCEMENT RULE NOT STOPPED
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) has released the following statement after the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules failed to stop Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposal to fine retailers for the failure of individuals to wear face coverings as required by the state: “We are disappointed the administrative rule was not…
Read MoreGOV. PRITZKER’S STATEMENT ON JCAR UPHOLDING ENFORCEMENT RULE
CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement following JCAR upholding enforcement rule. “I have always put the health and safety of Illinoisans first, and I’m gratified that local governments now have an additional way to keep their communities safe. “I want to thank the broad coalition of Illinoisans from around…
Read MoreGOVERNOR PRITZKER’S EMERGENCY RULE TO FINE BUSINESSES NOT COMPLYING WITH MASK REQUIREMENT APPROVED BY JCAR
Decatur, IL…The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) approved Governor JB Pritzker’s emergency rules to warn, then fine businesses that do not require employees or customers to wear face masks. According to State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), “This is one of many issues impacting Illinois residents which must be addressed by the General Assembly, not…
Read MoreMAC ON SPORTS: BIG TEN POSTPONES FOOTBALL, OTHER FALL SPORTS
The Big Ten Conference announced the postponement of the 2020-21 fall sports season, including all regular-season contests and Big Ten Championships and Tournaments, due to ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In making its decision, which was based on multiple factors, the Big Ten Conference relied on the medical advice…
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