The line moved smoothly at the fairgrounds in Carmi.

There has been 430,018 total positive confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois and 9,878 deaths.

Incumbent Democratic Senator Dick Durbin is facing challengers Republican Mark Curran and Libertarian Danny Malouf.

There has been 423,502 total positive confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Illinois and 9,810 deaths.

There have been 402,401 total positive confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Illinois and 9,711 deaths.

There have been 395,458 total positive confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Illinois and 9,675 deaths.

There have been 389,095 total positive confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Illinois and 9,619 deaths.

Depending on where you live, you could see a few extra questions on your 2020 ballot.

In Wayne County, Illinois, the suspect arrested in connection to the disappearance and death of Megan Nichols faced a judge for the first time.

There have been 382,985 total positive confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Illinois and 9,568 deaths.

There have been 378,985 total positive confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Illinois and 9,522 deaths.

She allegedly rented a van that was used to take one of the suspects to Florida, with the intent to help him escape the law.

The State Health Director, Dr. Ngozi Ezike became emotional at the briefing when discussing the number of deaths in the state, which now stands at 9,418.

New restrictions rolled out in Illinois for Region Five Thursday, which covers all of the Illinois counties in our area.

The Tri-State continues to see more counties enter the “red” category of their state’s county metrics map.

The state of Illinois has now had a total of 355,217 confirmed cases and 9,345 deaths.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gave a COVID-19 update Tuesday.

Governor Pritzker announced COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Southern Illinois.

Edwards County Health Office is warning of a possible coronavirus exposure at the Christopher Rural Health Community Center.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will be holding a COVID-19 update Wednesday at noon.

According to Illinois State Police, 32-year-old Dale Boatman Jr. is charged with three counts of first-degree murder by accountability and one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

Coronavirus cases continue to rise in our Illinois counties.

Health officials say the business is implementing safety practices, so your risk may be low.

Evansville police say detectives arrested an Evansville man on murder charges in relation to the 2014 disappearance/murder of Megan Nichols.

The State of Illinois has now had a total of 307,641 confirmed cases and 8,878 deaths.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to give his weekly coronavirus update Wednesday at 12 p.m.

A single-vehicle crash in Wayne County leaves one person dead Saturday.

A deadly crash in Wayne County leaves one man with a citation.

According to the state’s coronavirus website, over 5,428,000 coronavirus tests have been performed.

State election officials are expected to send out almost 2 million ballots to voters who have requested to vote by mail in the November General Election.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gave a COVID-19 update Wednesday.

The Egyptian Health Department reports White County’s first COVID-19 related death.

At an event in Springfield Monday, Governor JB Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said the state surpassed 5 million COVID-19 tests since the beginning of the pandemic.

It has now been six months since the first coronavirus cases popped up in the Tri-State area. Over that time period, more than 11,000 total COVID-19 cases and nearly 200 deaths have been reported.

The NCAA has scheduled November 25 as the start date for the 2020-21 college basketball season.

The Big Ten plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 24 with an eight-game schedule for each team.

During Governor JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 update, his team announced 1,941 new COVID-19 cases in the state along with 35 new deaths.

The Wabash County Coroner has identified the skeletal remains found in October of 2018 in a farm field north of Mt. Carmel.

In Illinois, Frontier Community College remains closed to the public after an increase of COVID-19 cases tied to the school’s baseball team.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,466 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Tuesday, including 20 additional deaths.

Several University of Southern Indiana students say they’re surprised to hear an entire student organization is quarantined after university officials say several organization members tested positive for COVID-19.

The coronavirus website shows a 96% recovery rate in the state.

A White County senior living facility held a “Parade of Gratitude” for all those that have been working so hard during the pandemic.

The HI-YO Silver Exhibit, which showcases the history of the Lone Ranger, has its grand opening at 10 a.m. Satruday at the Wabash County Museum.

Gov. Pritzker announced a new $16.6 million investment to expand job opportunities for Illinoisans who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Illinois State Police say one person has been arrested in connection with the murder that happened Sunday morning.

Gov. Pritzker discussed the impact of the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund and announced the final round of funding Tuesday.

The record number of people applying for mail-in voting has left election officials scrambling to adjust and take appropriate measures due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including hiring more staff members.

Illinois officials plan to use a $36 million federal grant focused on opioid addiction to support treatment through hospitals, health centers and community programs.

Deputies with the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office say they got a tip that led to the arrest of a man and woman who were wanted out of Pike County, Indiana.

Fairfield Community High School has decided that students will transition to remote learning after multiple individuals at the school tested positive for COVID-19.

The Wabash County Health Department requested testing help from the state as the county enters a COVID-19 warning level, starting on Friday.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to give a coronavirus briefing at 12 p.m.

The Wabash Community Health Center opened its doors for the first time Tuesday.

Knox County Sheriff Doug Vantlin says the Federal Aviation Administration, Illinois State Police and the Lawrence County Coroner’s Office are currently investigating the plane crash.

Last week, Wabash Community Schools moved to remote learning because of a spike in coronavirus cases in the county.

Carmi-White County students will be returning for the first time in months.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is set to give a COVID-19 update at noon.