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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112: Stuart Commends Decision to Extend State Tax Filing Deadline

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2020

Stuart Commends Decision to Extend State Tax Filing Deadline

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 111: Bristow Encourages Personal Protective Equipment Donations

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2020

Bristow Encourages Personal Protective Equipment Donations

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IDES: Unemployment Rate Down in February for All Fourteen Metros Amidst Ongoing Surge of Unemployment Claims as a Result of COVID-19

By Press release submission | Apr 3, 2020

While the unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in February in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas and all 102 counties, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), the department continues to receive an unprecedented number of unemployment claims as a result of COVID-19.

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CITY OF BELLEVILLE: Belleville Thanks Local Schools for Delivering Meals to Students

By Press release submission | Apr 2, 2020

Thank You to our Belleville school cafeteria staff for preparing meals for students while schools are closed, and to bus drivers, faculty and administrators for delivering those meals every day.

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EDWARDSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 7: School Closure Update: March 26, 2020

By Press release submission | Apr 1, 2020

I wanted to provide you an update with the latest information that we know at this time regarding school closure, e-Learning, and a couple other topics.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe encourages out-of-state healthcare professionals to work in Illinois

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

With the number of possible Coronavirus cases increasing daily, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) is urging doctors, nurses and other professionals in Missouri to apply for Illinois’ new Out of State Temporary Practice Permits.

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ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Homemade Mask Donations for COVID Emergency Preparedness

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

Anderson Healthcare has received multiple offers for volunteers to provide homemade masks for caregivers.

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HSHS ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HIGHLAND: Highland expresses thanks to area physicians in honor of National Doctors’ Day, March 30

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

Medical providers will be honored at health care organizations throughout the country March 30, 2020 during National Doctors’ Day.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Accepting Donations of Sewn Non-Clinical Face Masks

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

As potential shortages of masks and other personal protective equipment are being reported in the news, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has received several messages from members of the community inquiring whether St. Elizabeth’s will accept homemade, sewn cloth masks.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112: Stuart Highlights Local Food Banks, Assistance for Families During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Press release submission | Mar 28, 2020

Stuart Highlights Local Food Banks, Assistance for Families During COVID-19 Pandemic

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 111: Bristow Highlights Extensions Made for Professional License Renewals During Crisis

By Press release submission | Mar 28, 2020

Bristow Highlights Extensions Made for Professional License Renewals During Crisis

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CITY OF ALTON: ONLINE PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

To ensure the safety of our citizens and staff, the City Treasurer’s office will not be accepting over-the-counter payments at this time.

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ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: No Longer Allowing Visitors to Keep Patients, Colleagues and Community Safe

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

With the spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases throughout Illinois including the southern Illinois region, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital is no longer allowing visitors to the hospital, effective immediately, and entrances have been restricted.

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ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Childbirth Classes Available Online Through May 31

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

All childbirth education classes held at Alton Memorial Hospital have been canceled through at least the end of April (plus May 2) as AMH seeks to be diligent at reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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HSHS ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HIGHLAND: Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville No Longer Allowing Visitors to Keep Patients, Colleagues and Community Safe

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

With the spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases throughout Illinois including the southern Illinois region, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville are no longer allowing visitors into the hospital effective on March 21 at 6 a.m.

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BELLEVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Coronavirus Specimen Collection Site

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

Memorial Hospital, in cooperation with St. Clair County Health Department will open a drive-through Coronavirus (COVID-19) specimen collection site at 4000 North Illinois Lane in Swansea (former location of Siteman Cancer Center).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 113: Hoffman Highlights Assistance for Businesses and Workers Impacted by COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2020

Hoffman Highlights Assistance for Businesses and Workers Impacted by COVID-19

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112: Stuart Urges Residents to Take Precautions, Emphasizes Best Practices to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2020

Stuart Urges Residents to Take Precautions, Emphasizes Best Practices to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 111: Bristow Postpones Events, Offers Assistance to Businesses Affected During Closures

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2020

Bristow Postpones Events, Offers Assistance to Businesses Affected During Closures

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CITY OF HIGHLAND: The City Prepares for COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 19, 2020

As with many of you, the City of Highland has been actively monitoring the situation surrounding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).