COVID-19

Roger Strukhoff of DeKalb was being treated for intestinal bleeding at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital this month when he suffered a mild heart attack. Normally, the 67-year-old would have been sent to the intensive care unit. But Strukhoff said it was overrun with COVID-19 patients.

Newton awaits Supreme Court verdict, still collecting vaccination status from staff

Group will determine how millions of COVID relief money will be spent

Visitors currently prohibited from entering Newton Health Care Center

District maintains cleaning procedures, water fountains prohibited

COVID-19 task force also recommends council to not let their guard down

Working in public health during COVID-19 ‘has never been busier or more stressful’

It’s ‘truly remarkable and ‘nothing short of miraculous’ vaccine was produced in nine months

Superintendent stresses students and teachers follow CDC guidelines for spring break travel

Health officials expect to start vaccinating people with chronic health conditions mid-March

More than 300 educators and staff show up to immunization clinic at admin center

Appointments for people ages 65 and older filled up within hours of announcing availability

With some predictability from the state, medical providers’ plans for 65 and older crowd, school districts now begin to take shape

Despite Reynolds’ proclamation, JCHD says mitigation measures like masks should still be practiced

Shortage of COVID-19 vaccines across the state alters Phase 1B rollout in Jasper County

MercyOne Newton releases music video with a light-hearted tone and a serious message