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1-15-21 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…
Read MoreIndependent Banner Contest Winners announced
By Jennifer Lane Editor We love our BANNER at the top of the front page displayed in the Hardin County Independent each week. I’m sure it’s an eye-catcher for those who have moved away and see their weekly copy of the paper arrive as a letter from ‘home’. It features the gazebo or summer house,…
Read MoreState issues stricter mitigations amid hospitalization surge
Casinos, gaming terminals to close; capacity limits to take effect By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced the entire state would enter Tier 3 of his mitigation plan starting Friday as he noted the best way for Illinoisans to avoid another stay-at-home order was by staying home. “Tier 3…
Read MoreShop with a Cop and Angel Tree offered through the Hardin County Sheriff’s Department
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Department announced Tuesday it will be putting on “Shop with a Cop” and adding “Angel Tree” this year since Hardin County Emergency Management Services is in the beginning stages of being reorganized. Jessica Fricker said this will be the first year that the Sheriff’s Department has handled both charities, but its…
Read MoreHardin County now among counties in Orange Warning Level
11/13/20 – S7HD COVID-19 Risk Levels Update (Five Counties at Orange Warning Level) Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) reports the Illinois Department of Public Health announced on November 13 that five of the seven counties in the southern seven region are at Orange Warning Levels on the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) risk metrics: Alexander, Hardin, Johnson,…
Read MoreAll H.C. students now learning from home until their return on November 30
Hardin County students are now attending school in the full remote learning mode as of Monday, November 16, 2020 due to the amount of staff members now in quarantine due to COVID – 19. Local cases have been steadily rising, therefore, more people are being affected by contact tracing. If anyone is in close contact…
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