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Hopkins House Named 2020’s First Yard of the Month by Garden Club

June 9, 2020

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With Regret, Fayette County Fair Association Announces Fair’s Cancellation for 2020

June 9, 2020

The Capitol Rotunda is nearly empty Friday, March 13, as lawmakers are not at the Statehouse and large gatherings are disallowed there out of concern about the spread of coronavirus disease, COVID-19. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Orner)

CAPITOL RECAP: One lawmaker wins legal challenge to stay-at-home order, second lawmaker sues

May 1, 2020

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Fayette County Records Second COVID-19 Related Death

April 23, 2020

Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike wear masks as they arrive for a daily press briefing on the state's fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic Sunday in Chicago. State residents are urged, but not required, to wear face masks when they are in public places to help slow the spread of COVID-19. (Credit: blueroomstream.com)

Gov. Pritzker Announces Modified Stay at Home Order Will Be Extended Through May to Continue Progress

April 23, 2020

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Fifth Positive COVID-19 Case reported by Effingham County Health Department

April 21, 2020

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, discusses how the state is compiling counts of coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing home residents during a news conference Monday in Chicago. (Credit: blueroomstream.com)

Pritzker: Illinois’ ‘Curve is Bending the Right Way’; Local Figures Updated

April 21, 2020

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Letter from Fayette County Health Department: First COVID-19 Death in Congregate Facility

April 13, 2020

The First Baptist Church of Brownstown uses Zoom for weekly worship services, with the last ten minutes of each service left for the congregation to visit with each other digitally. Zoom’s simple interface and conversation capabilities have made it wildly popular as an alternative to in-person meetings.

We Gather, Not Quite Together: Navigating Lent During the COVID-19 Crisis: Area Churches Speak on Ministering Remotely Through Holy Week and Beyond

April 10, 2020

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State Reports 68 More COVID-19 Deaths, 1,465 More Cases

April 10, 2020

Altamont Area News

Hopkins House Named 2020’s First Yard of the Month by Garden Club

June 9, 2020

CAPITOL RECAP: One lawmaker wins legal challenge to stay-at-home order, second lawmaker sues

May 1, 2020

Gov. Pritzker Announces Modified Stay at Home Order Will Be Extended Through May to Continue Progress

April 23, 2020

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St. Elmo Area News

With Regret, Fayette County Fair Association Announces Fair’s Cancellation for 2020

June 9, 2020

CAPITOL RECAP: One lawmaker wins legal challenge to stay-at-home order, second lawmaker sues

May 1, 2020

Fayette County Records Second COVID-19 Related Death

April 23, 2020

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Altamont Area Sports

Altamont Tops North Clay in Third Conference Win Jan. 23

February 5, 2020

Lady Indians Fall in Home Shootout; CIC Takes Bulk of NTC/CIC Clash Wins

January 29, 2020

Altamont Drops Game Against Woodlawn, 54-74, on Jan. 11

January 29, 2020

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St. Elmo Area Sports

Bombers Claim Second at National Trial Conference Tournament

February 5, 2020

Eagles Riding Three Game Winning Streak

January 29, 2020

Claire Wilhour Becomes All Time Leading Scorer in School History as BSE Loses to St. Teresa

January 29, 2020

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