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A new statewide rule requiring bar and restaurant customers to wear a mask while interacting with staff is now in effect in Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzger announced it Tuesday. The requirement

The Illinois Department of Public Health reports there were 1,680 new cases of coronavirus across the state Tuesday with 29 confirmed deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department was notified of

Lawrenceville Police late Tuesday morning investigated a single vehicle accident at Lawrenceville Package Liquors at 1210 Collins Avenue. Reports indicate that just before 11 a.m., a 2019 Savanah

The Lawrence County Sheriffs Department Tuesday arrested 22 year old Colleen Cooper of Vincennes for Failure to Appear in Court (1st appearance). She was booked into the Lawrence County Jail and

The National Weather Service is warning residents of the area about high heat Wednesday afternoon and evening. The heat index is anticipated to be near 100 so if you are outdoors, make sure you

The Lawrence County United Fund is now taking applications from local non-profit organizations who want help with their funding for the 2021 fiscal year. Application forms are now available at the

The Vincennes City Council met in regular session Monday evening and recieved some good economic news surrounding the vacant former Gimbel Bond property downtown. It was indicated that some local

15th District Republican Congressman John Shimkus has announced that he is now accepting applications from young men and women in his district interested in attending one of the U.S. military

The Indiana State Health Department reports there were 688 positive cases of coronavirus across the state Monday with 5 deaths reported. Newly adjusted figures indicate that Knox County now has had

The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday announced 1,612 new cases of coronavirus across the state with 8 additional deaths. The Lawrence County Health Department reports there were 2 local