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719 Union County residents in their 30s test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 719 Union County residents in their 30s have tested positive for COVID-19.

141 Hardin County residents in their 40s test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 141 Hardin County residents in their 40s have tested positive for COVID-19.

444 Massac County residents in their 20s test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 444 Massac County residents in their 20s have tested positive for COVID-19.

709 Johnson County residents under 20-years-old test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 709 Johnson County residents under 20-years-old have tested positive for COVID-19.

107 Johnson County residents of 80 years and older test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 107 Johnson County residents of 80 years and older have tested positive for COVID-19.

Bos sponsors bills that target human trafficking

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 25, 2022

State Rep. Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) is sponsoring legislation he hopes will make things more difficult for human traffickers.

235 Alexander County residents under 20-years-old test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 235 Alexander County residents under 20-years-old have tested positive for COVID-19.

184 Union County residents of 80 years and older test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 184 Union County residents of 80 years and older have tested positive for COVID-19.

217 Johnson County residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 217 Johnson County residents in their 70s have tested positive for COVID-19.

120 Hardin County residents in their 20s test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 120 Hardin County residents in their 20s have tested positive for COVID-19.

114 Pope County residents in their 40s test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 114 Pope County residents in their 40s have tested positive for COVID-19.

Pulaski County officials report 15 coronavirus deaths, with 1,579 confirmed cases

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

There have been 1,579 confirmed coronavirus cases in Pulaski County as of Jan. 25, with 15 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

84 Hardin County residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 84 Hardin County residents in their 70s have tested positive for COVID-19.

262 Massac County residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 262 Massac County residents in their 70s have tested positive for COVID-19.

427 Massac County residents in their 30s test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 427 Massac County residents in their 30s have tested positive for COVID-19.

65 Pulaski County residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 65 Pulaski County residents in their 70s have tested positive for COVID-19.

109 Hardin County residents in their 60s test positive for COVID-19

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

As of Jan. 25, 109 Hardin County residents in their 60s have tested positive for COVID-19.

Alexander County officials report 13 coronavirus deaths, with 1,168 confirmed cases

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2022

There have been 1,168 confirmed coronavirus cases in Alexander County as of Jan. 25, with 13 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).