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Mt. Carmel’s city pool to remain closed for summer
The Mount Carmel City Pool will not be opening this summer. This comes as a decision from the city council on Monday.
Red Cross testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
The American Red Cross announced that it will be testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies.
ISP: 3 arrested in connection to body found in Gallatin Co.
Illinois State Police charged three individuals with concealment of a homicidal death on Friday.
40 teams converging on Evansville for 1st youth baseball tournament of season
Deaconess Sports Park in Evansville is set to host its first baseball tournament of the season. The Tri-State League Youth Baseball Tournament will consist of 40 teams from Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
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Names released in Carmi, IL shooting believed to be murder/suicide
Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter says it happened Friday in the 1600 block of Hillcrest Ave.
IL residents eager for normality as state transitions into Phase 3 of reopening plan
Illinois transitioned into Phase 3 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reopening plan this weekend, and state residents seem eager to see life get a little more back to normal.
IL Gov. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot discuss National Guard activation
In response to a City of Chicago request, Governor JB Pritzker activated 375 Illinois National Guard soldiers for State Active Duty to assist the Chicago Police Department in protecting the city and its residents.
IL Gov. Pritzker announces decision to lift stay-at-home order
Thousands of businesses across the state reopened their doors as Illinois transitioned into Phase 3 of its reopening plan on Friday.
IL surpasses 115k total COVID-19 cases
Illinois is currently reporting 115,833 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 5,186 total deaths.
Showplace Cinemas announces reopening plan for all movie theater locations
Showplace Cinemas announced Wednesday that a reopening plan is officially in place.
IL surpasses 5k total COVID-19 deaths
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced 1,111 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 160 additional deaths on Wednesday afternoon.
IL surpasses 113K positive cases
Gov. Pritzker announces 113,195 total people have tested positive for COVID-19 along with 4,923 total deaths.
Wabash Co., IL officials say second person has tested positive for COVID-19
Health officials say another person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Wabash County.
IL surpasses 105k total COVID-19 cases
Illinois is currently reporting that 105,444 residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
IL surpases 102k total COVID-19 cases
This brings the statewide number to 102,686 total cases.
IL announces updates to phase 3 of ‘Restore Illinois Plan’
Gov. Pritzker announces Illinois surpasses 100,000 total coronavirus cases. The total in Illinois sits at 100,418 positive cases.
IL Gov. Pritzker to release video, radio messages through ‘All In Illinois’ initiative
Governor Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton say they will release a set of video messages and radio announcements through the “All In Illinois” initiative.
Wayne Co. reports 1 new positive case of COVID-19
The health department reports two people in Wayne Co. have recovered from the coronavirus while six people remain in isolation.
14 News Senior Send-Off Special
14 News Senior Send-Off Special.
ISP: Driver sent to hospital after tree falls across I-64
Officials say the driver was unable to stop the vehicle before crashing into the tree.
IL surpasses 90k positive COVID-19 tests, 4k deaths
Illinois is currently reporting 90,369 positive cases and 4,058 total deaths since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wayne Co. reports 1st confirmed COVID-19 death
The Wayne County Health Department reported Thursday that one of its residents has died due to complications with COVID-19.
Aperion Care Fairfield resident’s family responds to COVID-19 outbreak
As of Wednesday, the Wayne County Health Department reports that four people at Aperion Care Fairfield has tested positive for COVID-19.
IL records largest single-day increase in positive COVID-19 cases
The Wayne County Health Department says four of those new patients are linked to the same long-term care facility.
Edwards Co. sees first 2 COVID-19 cases
IL Gov. JB Pritzker announces $25 million fast-track grants to accelerate planned infrastructure projects around the state.
IL surpasses 79K positive COVID-19 cases, Gov. Pritzker releases updated model
According to a press release, Governor Pritzker released an updated statewide model and regional metrics tracking progress in the Restore Illinois reopening plan.
IL health officials: Nearly 400k total COVID-19 tests administered statewide
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his team announced 2,887 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 130 additional deaths on Friday afternoon.
Tri-State counties given poor social distancing grades
According to data from New York-based company Unacast and its “social distancing scoreboard,” several Tri-State counties received "F" grades when it came to their social distancing practices.
IL surpasses 70k confirmed COVID-19 cases, 3k total deaths
Illinois is currently reporting 70,873 total coronavirus cases across the state. As of Thursday, 3,111 residents have died from complications with COVID-19.
Senior Send-Off: Mariah Van Matre
The Carmi-White senior plans to attend Parkland College in the fall to study animal science.
IL surpasses 68K positive cases
IL Gov. Pritzker and his team announce 2,217 new positive cases of coronavirus.
IL Gov. Pritzker announces 5 phase plan to reopen Illinois
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to give his daily COVID-19 update at 2:30 p.m.
Driver has life threatening injuries after Wayne Co. crash
It happened Wednesday evening on Illinois Route 15 about a half mile West of 2700 E. in Wayne Co.
IL Gov. Pritzker announces over 2,000 more COVID-19 cases
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to give his daily COVID-19 update at 2:30 p.m.
IL surpasses 61K positive cases of COVID-19
Gov. Pritzker announced 2,994 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
IL surpasses 2,500 total deaths from COVID-19
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his team announced 2,450 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 105 additional deaths on Saturday afternoon.
IL surpasses 55k total COVID-19 cases
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his team announced 3,137 new cases and 105 additional deaths on Friday afternoon.
IL confirms over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, 141 additional deaths
During his daily coronavirus update on Thursday afternoon, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his team announced 2,563 new cases and 141 additional deaths.
IL extends stay-at-home order, positive cases surpasses 50K
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his team announced 2,253 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday afternoon.
Gov. Pritzker announces IL surpasses 2K deaths
Gov. Pritzker and his team say there are 144 new deaths. This brings the total of deaths to 2,125.
IL Gov. Pritzker announces almost 2K new positive cases
IL Gov. Pritzker gave his daily update.
IL Gov. Pritzker confirms over 2K additional COVID-19 cases
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced 2,126 new COVID-19 cases and 59 additional deaths on Sunday afternoon.
Illinois surpasses 40K confirmed cases of COVID-19
The briefing is set to start at 2:30 p.m.
2nd confirmed case of COVID-19 in Wayne Co.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is set to give his daily coronavirus update at 2:30 p.m.
IL extends modified stay-at-home order until May 30
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced during his coronavirus update Thursday that he intends to sign a modified version of the state’s stay-at-home order, which effectively extends the order through Saturday, May 30.
IL surpasses 35K positive cases of COVID-19, 1,500 total deaths
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his team announced 2,049 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 98 additional deaths on Wednesday afternoon.
Illinois announces over 1,500 new cases, adding additional food assistance
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is set to give his daily coronavirus update at 2:30 p.m.
Illinois announces over 1,000 new cases, still 3 cases in our area
Gov. Pritzker and his team announced 1,151 more people have tested positive for COVID-19 and 59 more people have died.
Health Officials: White County’s 1st COVID-19 case is a toddler
According to a press release from the Health Department, the patient is a toddler and is at home in isolation and is doing well.
IL Gov. Pritzker orders Illinois schools closed for rest of semester
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is set to give a coronavirus update at 2:30 p.m.
Tri-State governors provide updates on COVID-19 testing sites and unemployment issues
Governors across the Tri-State gave their latest updates on the impact of COVID-19 in their communities. Not all updates on Thursday were good ones, but state leaders are remaining hopeful that an end is in sight.
Health officials: 1st COVID-19 case confirmed in Wayne Co.
The Wayne County Health Department is reporting that a resident has tested positive with COVID-19 - the county’s first confirmed case.
Locals experience issues accessing bank accounts
Millions of Americans are receiving that money from the government. Others are left watching, waiting, and hitting refresh.
IL reports over 24k positive cases, nearly 950 deaths
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and his cabinet reported 1,346 new cases of COVID-19 and 80 additional deaths across the state on Wednesday.
Stimulus checks coming in, questions answered
Stimulus checks from the U.S. government are starting to deposit into bank accounts.
Tri-State Governors give daily updates on COVID-19 impact
On Tuesday governors in the Tri-States worked to provide hope and encouragement to their states amid the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging the difficult times their communities are facing.
IL. Gov. Pritzker announces new cases; No new cases in our Illinois Counties
Illinois Gov. Pritzker is set to give his daily coronavirus update at 2:30 p.m.
Illinois Health Department reporting 2nd case in Wabash Co.
During Monday’s update, Gov. Pritzker and his team announced 1,173 new cases and an additional 74 COVID-19 related deaths.
IL surpasses 20K total COVID-19 cases
Gov. JB Pritzker announced 1,672 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 43 additional deaths on Easter Sunday.
IL Gov. Pritzker announces statewide telehealth programs, mental health support hotline
The briefing starts at 2:30 p.m.
Over 40,000 pounds of sausage products recalled
To protect consumers, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service is encouraging anyone who purchased these products to not consume them and throw them away.
Thousands of patient beds ready at Chicago convention center
Gov. Pritzker’s and his team announced 68 additional COVID-19 related deaths and 1,465 new cases.