(Springfield-jm) – 15 Illinois counties are now at high community levels for COVID-19 infection. Nearly 37 thousand new COVID cases were reported this past week, which is an overall decline from the previous week. Still, there are areas with increased virus activity. The “high level” areas include Chicago, Cook, surrounding counties in northeastern Illinois as well as counties around Peoria. Another 30 are considered at medium community levels. With that in mind, the State Department of Public Health urges at-risk individuals to be cautious this weekend says Spokesperson Mike Claffey…
Illinois Department of Public Health Spokesperson Mike Claffey. Those who do get sick are urged to contact their doctor for treatment.
(Southern Illinois-jm) – Concerns over inflation have made many rethink travel during the summer. Southern Illinois may offer respite from high prices. The region is ripe for exploration and there is a lot of fun to be had as well. People can get a free 2022 Annual Visitors Guide from the Illinois South website.
(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois Department of Public Health is offering some tips to help prevent foodborne illness this holiday weekend and throughout the summer. Food should be packed in one cooler and drinks in another, since the drink cooler will be opened more often says Spokesperson Mike Claffey. Additionally…
Illinois Public Health Spokesperson Mike Claffey. Food shouldn’t be left out longer than two hours. If it’s above 90 degrees, refrigerate leftovers after an hour.
(Dupage County-jm) – The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois in 2022. The DuPage County Health Department collected a positive mosquito batch on May 24, from Roselle in DuPage. No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported so far this year. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches.
(Springfield-jm) – It will cost more to run your ac this summer. Ameren Illinois announced a rate increase of $50 a month. State Representative Dan Caulkins of Decatur was part of a legislative committee that met to hear about the increase that starts June 1st…
State Representative Dan Caulkins of Decatur.
(Undated-jm) – Today is Memorial Day and here’s a list of times and places for services around the area:Cissna Park 9am Roberts Cemetery-9 am, Pine Ridge Cemetery Loda - 9 am, Lisk Cemetery Thawville 9:30 am, Melvin Cemetery 10 am, Gibson City parade at 10 am service at Drummer Township Cemetery 10:30 am, St. John’s Cemetery Buckley 10:30 am, Paxton parade at 10:30 am service at Glen Cemetery 11 am, St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery Penfield 10:45 am , Maplewood Cemetery Rantoul 11 am, Elliott Cemetery 11:30 am and Werner Roessler Park Gifford at noon.
(Washington-jm) – There are many ways to turn your cookout into a sickout. Here are just a couple. Gary Crawford reports…
(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois courts want to hear feedback from the public about holding proceedings remotely. A task force under the Illinois Judicial Conference is launching two surveys, one for the public and one for legal professionals, says State Appellate Court Justice Mary Rochford…
State Appellate Court Justice Mary Rochford. The surveys ask about the benefits and drawbacks of remote proceedings, barriers to participating and whether certain cases or types of hearings should continue to be offered virtually. To participate, visit: illinois courts dot gov and click on additional resources and then remote proceedings.
(Springfield-jm) – Legislation awaiting the governor’s signature aims to increase access to prostate cancer screening without co-pays or other cost-sharing in Illinois. House Bill 5318 would require private insurers in Illinois to provide all qualifying male policyholders with an annual prostate cancer screening upon the recommendations of a physician. The American Urological Association estimates that more than 10,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year.
(Springfield-jm) – Illinois Conservation Police are boosting water patrols for the Memorial Day weekend. Lieutenant Curt Lewis says they will hae as many boats as they can staff out on the water, looking for drunk drivers and others not following the law…
Illinois Conservation Police Lieutenant Curt Lewis. The State Department of Natural Resources says most boating accidents involve operators between 20 and 40 years old. Most often the person is driving a motorboat carelessly or recklessly and ends up hitting another boat.
(Undated-jm) – According to new U.S. Census data, cities and towns in Illinois lost more than 104,000 people in the 12 months up to July 1, 2021. Nearly half of Illinois’ loss was from Chicago. There were big winners in Illinois, but even bigger losers. By total population, the top three gains in Illinois were Yorkville, Montgomery and Champaign, which all gained less than 1,000 people. The top three cities with the greatest losses were Chicago, which lost over 45,000, Cicero, and Arlington Heights.
(Springfield-jm) – The Illinois Attorney General’s office along with local lawmakers are warning the public about scams related to the baby formula shortage. 106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City provides an update on the formula shortage and how parents can protect themselves from becoming the victim of a scam…
106th District State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City.
