COVID-19

By the numbers — This bar graph shows a breakdown of the age groups within the county affected by the COVID-19 virus.

Cass sees six new COVID-19 cases past week

    After having gone one full week without a report of a new COVID-19 case, Cass County has seen the addition of six more positive… Login to continue reading Login…

Cass County COVID-19 cases by age groups.

One new COVID case reported in Cass

    Virginia- The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Cass County over the weekend. On Saturday, Cass County Health… Login to continue reading Login…

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions from reporters Friday during his 82nd daily COVID-19 briefing in Chicago. The governor announced he will no longer hold the briefings on each week day, but will call them on an as needed basis going forward. (Credit: BlueRoomStream.comn)

Friday marks the end of Illinois’ stay-at-home order

By REBECCA ANZEL Capitol News Illinois     SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday, the first day Illinois’ economy operated under more relaxed restrictions, his… Login to continue reading Login…

Gov. JB Pritzker answers reporters' questions during a news conference May 21 in his office at the Capitol in Springfield. Pritzker on Thursday said religious services will be allowed beginning Friday despite guidelines requiring public gatherings be limited to 10 or fewer people when Phase 3 of his reopening plan begins. (Credit: Justin Fowler/State Journal-Register of Springfield)

Pritzker lifts ban on worship services

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois     SPRINGFIELD – People in Illinois will be allowed to attend worship services starting this weekend without fear of… Login to continue reading Login…

Cass County COVID-19 cases by age groups.

Additional COVID case confirmed in Cass

    Virginia- The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Cass County.  The patient is a male in… Login to continue reading Login…

Edgar County Courthouse

Edgar and Scott: 2 counties, 0 cases

By BEN ORNER Capitol News Illinois     SPRINGFIELD – In the early weeks and months of COVID-19’s presence in Illinois, state health leaders have cautioned… Login to continue reading Login…