Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 of another Saline County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 40’s, is at home in isolation. The individual is thought to have … [Read More...]
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Marriage Licenses
March 2020 David Michael Gunter, Valier, Ill. and Kramer Nealle Williams, Carmi February 2020 Keith Allen Respondek, Carrier Mills and Brandi Leigh Rushing, Shawneetown Gary Frank Arndt, McLeansboro and Mary Heather Tate, … [Read More...]
Illinois SNAP recipients will begin receiving maximum benefit amounts this week
Customers do not need to call or visit an office; Increased SNAP benefits will be loaded directly on Link cards CHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services announced today that more than 450,000 Illinois … [Read More...]
IL Public Health Officials Announce 1,006 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Monday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Monday announced 1,006 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths. … [Read More...]
Rich Gurka’s Take on The Politically Correct Virus
By Rich Gurka There are many self- appointed "masters of the universe" amongst us. They are both Republicans and Democrats. They are 'the establishment', the "elite' who must tell us how to live, how to think, what to drive, … [Read More...]
SECOND SALINE COUNTY RESIDENT TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Egyptian Health Department was notified on Monday, April 6, 2020 of a Saline County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 40’s, is at home and doing well. The individual had … [Read More...]
Charlie’s Voice – Feed Your Family
By Charlie Melton The following is all hypothetical. It’s a story by an old storyteller. To the thugs, no offense intended. Just story-ing here. I’m not going to be funny today. My funny was sprained by the second time I saw … [Read More...]
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Obituaries
Paul McIntosh, Arkansas, formerly of Enfield
Paul McIntosh, 62, Bruno, Arkansas, died Friday, February 14, 2020 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Lester Paul McIntosh was born … [Read More...]
William J. “Chub” Rubenacker, McLeansboro
William J. “Chub” Rubenacker, 75, of McLeansboro, IL, passed away December 5, 2019 at his home. Chub was born to William E. … [Read More...]
Donald Dwight “Buck” Clark, McLeansboro
Donald Dwight “Buck” Clark, 88, of McLeansboro, Ill., passed away at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Heritage Woods of … [Read More...]
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By Kathy Sands
March 2020 David Michael Gunter, Valier, Ill. and Kramer Nealle Williams, Carmi February 2020 Keith Allen Respondek, Carrier Mills and Brandi Leigh Rushing, Shawneetown Gary Frank Arndt, McLeansboro and Mary Heather Tate, McLeansboro Shane … [Read More...]
Governor Pritzker Announces Updates on Hospitalizations and Ventilator Capacity
State Placed Orders for 3,620 Ventilators, CA Gov Gavin Newsom Loans IL 100 Ventilators CHICAGO – Building on measures to address the health and safety of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker provided an update on the … [Read More...]
Rep. Bailey Helps State Museum Promote Illinois Stories Project to Collect Photos, Artwork on “Living Through COVID-19″
LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is joining the Illinois State Museum to encourage Illinoisans to help document this period in history on how the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency is affecting their lives. … [Read More...]
THIRD SALINE COUNTY RESIDENT TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 SALINE COUNTY, IL
Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 of another Saline County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 40’s, is at home in isolation. The individual is thought to have … [Read More...]
Public Health Officials Announce 1,287 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,287 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 73 additional deaths. … [Read More...]
NC Board Approves Insurance, IDOT Agreement, and Purchase of Sanitary Jet
By Kathy Sands
Citywide rummage sales and cleanup re-scheduled for June Employee health insurance representative for the Village of Norris City Danny Woosley was on the conference call for the board meeting on Monday night reporting that the current plan was … [Read More...]
Illinois SNAP recipients will begin receiving maximum benefit amounts this week
Customers do not need to call or visit an office; Increased SNAP benefits will be loaded directly on Link cards CHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services announced today that more than 450,000 Illinois households will receive … [Read More...]
IL Public Health Officials Announce 1,006 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Monday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Monday announced 1,006 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths. … [Read More...]
