Centers for Disease Control Archives

Metro East news briefs

— May 6, 2020

Scott AFB reservists called to NY COVID-19 care Approximately 20 reserve citizen airmen from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) 932nd Airlift Wing, stationed at Scott Air Force Base, were mobilized,…

Illinois reports 1,980 new cases, another 12,676 tests processed
— April 27, 2020

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Monday, April 26 announced 1,980 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 50 additional deaths. COV- Boone…
Central Illinois faces COVID-19 as first case reported
— March 14, 2020

A resident of Woodford County has tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The individual was tested at a UnityPoint Clinic in Central Illinois, and positive test results…
Illinois can now test for coronavirus in-state, cutting down wait times
— February 14, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health now has the ability to test for the 2019 novel coronavirus in-state, meaning shorter wait times for test results for people…
Vaping-related illnesses have state officials, lawmakers seeking answers
— September 29, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois officials agree the growing number of severe respiratory illnesses related to vaping must be addressed, and in recent days, the state’s chief executive, top…

Kane County news briefs
— April 15, 2020

AURORA Events continued to be cancelled through May Out of an abundance of caution and following the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for gatherings, the City of Aurora is…
Coronavirus hitting closer to home
— March 8, 2020

A virus that started half a world away is starting to impact the lives of Illinois residents. Many churches have stopped using shared chalices for communion, trade shows that…
Woodford County news briefs
— January 15, 2020

WOODFORD COUNTY Meetings set for regional Rural Matters initiative Three public town hall style meetings will be held in January as part of a new Greater Peoria Rural Matters program….