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IDPH sees over 6,000 new coronavirus cases

SPRINGFIELD – 6,110 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the second-highest daily case count the state has seen since the start of the pandemic. 51 additional deaths were also reported throughout the state, including 1 resident of Bureau County. ...Read more

Bureau County reports 22nd COVID-19 death

PRINCETON – A female in her 70’s is the 22nd and most recent COVID-19 death in Bureau County. Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Administrator Hector Gomez encouraged residents to take the virus seriously and take the necessary precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19. Since the start ...Read more