Day: March 15, 2020

AARP Tax Aide Cancelled

Due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, services at all AARP Tax Aide sites, including those at St. Thomas Parish Center in Newton and at the Effingham Public Library, are suspended. All appointments are canceled and will not be rescheduled.

Bars and Restaurants To Close on Monday

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Sunday ordered all bars and restaurants in the state to close starting Monday night, March 16 through March 30. Pritzker’s action came in reaction to the crowds that filled restaurants and bars around the state on Saturday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Public Health Officials Announce 29 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 29 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois.  Five additional counties are now reporting cases – Champaign, Clinton, Sangamon, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties.  Other locations with cases include Chicago and Cook, Cumberland, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, St. Clair, and Woodford