The Marion County Health Department was notified Friday of a Marion County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 70s, is doing well and is at home on isolation. This is the third positive case in Marion County. The first two were reported last Sunday. Public health officials…… Read More »
The new “All in Illinois’ statewide initiative aims to reinforce the state’s message to stay home. Officials say they probably sound like a broken record, but the call to social distance and stay home is vitally important. Governor JB Pritzker says the new “All In” campaign hammers home that point. “‘All In’ is our anthem…… Read More »
The Illinois Department of Public Health is starting to see clusters of COVID-19 cases at essential businesses. Public Health Director Dr. Ngoiz Ezike says businesses that remain open must take steps to protect workers and customers. “Employees should be monitored for symptoms and their temperatures should be checked daily. Anybody who is sick should be…… Read More »
A 24-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court with a new felony criminal damage to state-supported property charge. Matthew Woods of South Maple is accused of ripping a TV off a wall mount in his Marion County Jail cell destroying the TV. Woods was already in custody in lieu of $100,000 bond…… Read More »
A 26-year-old Salem man told police he was struck in the head by a trash can and a coat hanger outside a home in the 500 block of East Locust in Salem early Wednesday morning. Salem Police were called after the alleged victim reported he was struck in the face when 36-year-old Robert Garney of…… Read More »
First and foremost, the IHSA continues to encourage all Illinois residents to heed the recommendations of state officials and medical experts. These quarantine and social distancing measures have been put in place not only for your own safety, but also for those around you. By adhering to them, we ensure the shortest path to returning…
Due to the increase of COVID-19 virus and dates being pushed back until May as of now, the Youth Spring Soccer Season for the Salem Recreation Department and Marion County YMCA will be cancelled for everyone’s safety. This was for ages 3-10. The City of Salem will issue refund checks and mail them to all…
IHSA Member School Administrators & Spring Sport Coaches, I know this time continues to be a challenge for all of us. I hope this note finds you well. As the IHSA staff and Board of Directors continue to monitor updates from government offices, as well as state and local health departments, we continue to…
