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BRIDGEPORT CITY COUNCIL

The city of Bridgeport now has a new Ward 1 alderman. The city council Tuesday night approved the appointment by Mayor Tyler Griffin of Kevin Biggs to the vacant seat for a two year term. He was

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BI-STATE AUTHORITY

The Bi-State Authority is looking at granting the request by the Illinois National Guard to renew their lease on a storage area at the Mid-American Air Center northeast of Lawrenceville. They have

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported only 365 new cases of coronavirus across the state Tuesday with 11 deaths. There were no new cases reported by the Lawrence County Health

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RESTAURANT NAME CHANGE

The Lawrenceville restaurant known as Buke’s Cafe at 1002 15th Street has officially changed names as of Tuesday. Owners Lindi and Tesa Bekteshi Monday announced the new name will be Midpoint

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Coronavirus numbers continue to fall across the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported only 244 new cases with just 14 deaths Monday. The Lawrence County Health Department did not

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UPDATED GSH VISITATION

Good Samaritan Hospital In Vincennes has announced updated visitation guidelines starting Monday June 7th. Visiting hours for Inpatient units and Inpatient Rehabilitation will be 10 a.m. until 8

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