Category Archives: COVID-19
Easter Bunny Photos Cancelled at Hickory Point Mall
March 14, 2020 – Hickory Point Mall in Forsyth has decided to cancel or postpone all planned events, including photos with the Easter Bunny. Hickory Point Mall released the following statement: ...
Mar 14, 2020
Two COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Sangamon County
March 14, 2020 – The Illinois Department of Public Health says two people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sangamon County. A 71-year-old female patient presented to the ER at Memorial Medic...
Mar 14, 2020
Decatur Park District Opens "Schools Out Day Camp"
March 14th, 2020 – The Decatur Park District is committed to protecting the health and safety of our patrons and staff while monitoring the recent COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Due to the Sta...
Mar 14, 2020
First Cases of COVID-19 in Central And Southern Illinois Identified
March 14, 2020 – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the first cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in central and southern Illinois. A Woodford County resident in his 70...
Mar 14, 2020
Gov Pritzker Files Federal Waiver To Expand Medicaid Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 14, 2020 – During the administration's daily press briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker announced that his administration will file a federal ...
Mar 14, 2020
DPS61 Issues Statement on School Closure
March 13, 2020 – The following statement was released by District 61 on behalf of DPS61 Superintendent Paul Fregeau: Dear DPS Students, Staff, Families, and Community: Due to this afternoon's an...
Mar 13, 2020
President Trump Declares National Emergency
March 13, 2020 – WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency in order to free up more money and resources. But he denied any respons...
Mar 13, 2020
Gov Pritzker Orders Schools Closed Through March 30th
March 13, 2020 – (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered the closing of every school in the state until March 30 starting Tuesday amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus....
Mar 13, 2020
Community & Health Leaders Announce Crisis Communications Team
March 13, 2020 – Community and health leaders in Decatur and Macon County have announced a Crisis Communications Team in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team is comprised of City and Coun...
Mar 13, 2020
Macon County Jail to Suspend All Public Visitations Until Further Notice
March 13th, 2020 – The Macon County Jail will suspend all public on-site inmate visitation until further notice in an attempt to minimize individuals who utilize the public visitation booths at ...
Mar 13, 2020