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Illinois Public Health Officials Announce 40,026 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
CDC is Reporting 23 Illinois Counties are Now Rated at Medium Level; Public Health Officials Stress Importance of Being Updated on Vaccinations and Boosters; Vulnerable People Should Exercise Caution in Indoor Spaces SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 40,026 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus…
Read MoreMACON CO. JAIL INMATE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM BEING REPLACED
The Macon Co. Jail is currently going through the process to replace the current inmate communication system, which includes phone calls and video visitation, with HomeWAV Communications. The new system installation will be going live in certain areas of the jail during the week of May 16, 2022. For most housing units, the switch-over…
Read MoreCity Beat: IDOT Says The Bid Letting For Route 51 South Improvements Scheduled For June 17, 2022
If you have read this column very long you know that I’ve complained about the condition of Route 51 South (and North) for months. Route 51 South between Lake Decatur and Elwin is about as rough as I’ve ever seen major state roads to, from and through our city. Since I live on the…
Read MoreAppellate Justice Lisa Holder White named to replace Justice Garman
Republican will become first Black woman on Illinois Supreme Court By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court announced Tuesday that 4th District Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White has been appointed to succeed Justice Rita Garman, making her the first Black woman to serve on the…
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