Area Breaking News
S7HD ANNOUNCES WALK-INS FOR COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS
Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) is announcing beginning on Monday, it will now accept walk-ins at their COVID-19 vaccine clinics spread throughout the S7 region. The walk-in vaccinations will be limited to the first 100 people in priority groups 1A, 1B, or 1B+ based on available vaccine supplies for that day. Walk-ins will be accepted…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker announces metrics-based pathway for Illinois to fully reopen; Expands vaccine eligibility to 16+ on Apr. 12
Administration Announces a Bridge Phase between Phase 4 and 5 of Restore Illinois Plan to allow for Faster Reopening of Economy Illinois Now Averaging 100,000 Vaccine Administrations Per Day Governor Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike today announced a metrics-based, vaccination-informed framework for Illinois to advance to Phase 5…
Read MoreS7HD ANNOUNCES JOHNSON & JOHNSON ONLY, SINGLE-DOSE COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC FOR TUESDAY, 3/16/21
Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) is announcing it will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic exclusively providing the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccination on Tuesday, March 16th, at Shawnee Community College in Ullin. The vaccines will be provided by appointment only to Illinois residents and/or individuals with proof of employment in Illinois. People must also fall…
Read MoreRosiclare voters need to read the April 6, 2021 election ballot question carefully
This week I received a call about the question concerning alcohol on the specimen ballot printed in the March 4, 2021 and in the legal section printed March 11, 2021 in the Hardin County Independents. The ballot question is: ———- CITY OF ROSICLARE PROPOSITION TO PROHIBIT THE RETAIL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR “Shall the sale…
Read MoreHardin County students able to return to in-person learning March 15 (update)
On Thursday, January 28, the Hardin County Board of Education approved the return of students to in-person learning. Students who choose in person learning will attend Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In person students will not attend Fridays. That day will be used for teachers to focus on remote students. With…
Read More1-15-21 New guidance on indoor dining, vaccination plan, new virus strain, sports
Indoor dining allowed in Tier 1, but no regions there yet; Vaccine Phase 1B starting Jan. 25 By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced revisions to his COVID-19 mitigation tiers Friday that would allow earlier indoor dining, but no regions have thus far met the requirements. He also…
Read MoreCriminal justice reform package will head to governor
Legislation revamps police certification, use of force and cash bail By RAYMON TRONCOSO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice omnibus bill early Wednesday morning after a grueling 20 hours of politicking during Tuesday’s lame duck session. The House followed suit Wednesday morning, clearing the way for the…
Read MoreFree meals in E’town, Cave In Rock, and Rosiclare Tuesday, Dec. 22
Cave In Rock: The Cave Fire Department will be delivering meals door to door on Tuesday, December 22, starting at approximately 3 p.m. They will start inside the city limits first. Firemen will be wearing masks and gloves and their fire gear when the come to each person’s door. The meals will be prepared and…
Read MoreCoronavirus Canceled Christmas Events
Hardin County Christmas events canceled this year due to the pandemic Canceled events – • Rosiclare Fire Dept. handing out treats to seniors • Santa Claus at Rose Clare Craft Mall – Rosiclare • Rosiclare Memorial Library Christmas Open House – Crafts for kids • Holiday Lights Parade, Caroling, & Home Tours – Rosiclare •…
Read MoreIllinois sees highest single-day COVID-19 death toll
238 deaths reported, including some who may have died over the weekend By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois marked what Gov. JB Pritzker called “a solemn milestone” Wednesday when public health officials announced 238 deaths from COVID-19 over the previous 24 hours, by far the highest single-day fatality number since the…
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