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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 236 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including three deaths in Cook County; two men in their 80s and a man in his 90s. Kankakee County...

Effective at 12 Noon today (Monday) and continuing until further notice, the Ford County Jail and Courthouse will be closed, allowing essential personnel only. Courthouse security will allow essential Ford County...

Many online services remain available Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all offices, including Driver Services facilities statewide, will extend their closures to the public through April 7, 2020 due...

Iroquois County government services are still available today and in the weeks ahead even though the Administrative Center is closed. The public is urged to call ahead for service needs or questions. Daily business contninues...

The City of Watseka has joined many other governmental operations in adjustiung hours and services during the struggles of dealing with the caronavirus.  The City Hall on Brianna Drive is closed to foot-traffic, but city...

The Kankakee County Health Department is working with the Illinois Department of Public Health to reduce any further threat of spreading the Coronavirus.  The first positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Kankakee County...

The Iroquois County Public Health Department is continuing to monitor the development of COVID-19 in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control (CDC). According to the CDC, the...

Benton County commissioners declared a public health emergency Wednesday night, saying it is necessary to support the community during the coronaviurs pandemic.The resolution requires Benton County residents to follow orders from...

The Illinois Department of Labor reports unemployment rates in east-central Illinois fell during January.  The COVID-19 pandemis may bring a different outlook in next month's report, as many people may experience no...

The 2020 Spring season may have to wait a while for warmer temps.  Rain and snow showers appear in the weekend forecast.  Falling temperatures today...around 40 by 5 pm.  Northwest winds will be gusty, maybe around...