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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 37,048 new cases of coronavirus with 142 new deaths across the state Thursday. There were 44 positive cases reported by the Lawrence County Health

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LOCAL ARRESTS

Lawrenceville Police Thursday arrested 60 year old Kelly Newlin of Lawrenceville on charges of Assault and Domestic Battery. He was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and was being held there

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LTC TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Lincoln Trail College officials say that the new $12 million Technology Center will open in 2025. The state of Illinois awarded the design contract to the architectural firm of Graham and Hyde Inc

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 34,573 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday with 144 additional deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reported 70 positive cases Wednesday

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LAWRENCEVILLE ARREST

Lawrenceville Police Wednesday arrested a wanted local man. 30 year old Kurtis Harvey of Lawrenceville was picked up for Failure to Appear (Status Hearing). He was booked into the Lawrence County

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BI-STATE AUTHORITY

The Bi-State Authority which governs the Mid-American Air Center located northeast of Lawrenceville met in regular session Tuesday night at the airport. Topics of discussion according to airport

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