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  • Public Health Officials Announce 1...
    September 29, 2020

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,362 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 23 additional confirmed deaths.

    • Bond County: 1 male 70s...
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  • Public Health Officials Announce 1...
    September 28, 2020

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,709 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 13 additional confirmed deaths.

    • Coles County: 1 female 80s...
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  • Public Health Officials Announce 1...
    September 27, 2020

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,604 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 14 additional confirmed deaths.

    • Carroll County: 1 male 80s...
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  • Public Health Officials Announce 2...
    September 26, 2020

    Over 65,000 tests reported in 24 hours

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,441 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois,...

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  • 17 Illinois Counties at Warning...
    September 25, 2020

    Number of counties decreases from 24 last week

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 17 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level f...

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  • Public Health Officials Announce 2...
    September 25, 2020

    Almost 70,000 tests reported in 24 hours

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,514 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois...

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Press Releases

  • AmeriCorps Funds Available
    November 02, 2018

    AmeriCorps Funds Now Available from Serve Illinois
    Grants designed to improve and strengthen Illinois communities
    SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission (Serve Illinois)...

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  • 23rd Annual Illinois HIV/STD Conference- “Mission...
    October 28, 2014

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the Illinois Public Health Association, will open the 23rd Annual HIV/STD Conference on Wed., Oct. 29 - 30, 2014 in...

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  • Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck Discusses Ebola...
    October 07, 2014

    CHICAGO – Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck will hold a media briefing on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the state’s preparedness for Ebola.  Dr. Hasbrouck will address Ebola...

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  • October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Illinois
    October 01, 2014

    Health and Child Welfare Officials Gather at Memorial Medical Center to 
    Remind Parents and Caregivers about the ABCs of Safe Sleep for Infants.

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