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.
Information on Jasper County Restaurants
We will update information as we receive it. China King will remain open for carry out only. Dairy Queen – Newton We’ve just been made aware of Governor Pritzker’s proclamation to close all restaurants in Illinois at the end of business Monday, March 16th. Even though we don’t have the
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
Coronavirus Positive Test in Cumberland County
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Press Release from the Office of the Chief Judge Fourth Judicial Court
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St. Anthony Hospital Suspends Public Mass in their Chapel
Out of an abundance of caution, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has regretfully decided to suspend offering all public masses in their Chapel beginning Friday, March 13, 2020 until further notice. This decision is being made to best ensure the health and wellbeing of our community. Mass will be broadcast


