Second positive COVID-19 case reported in Jackson County
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 26, 2020
A second individual in Jackson County tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
COVID-19 Update: Pritzker discusses lack of Personal Protective Equipment for healthcare workers, first responders
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker talked about the state’s need for equipment for first responders during COVID-19.
3/20 COVID-19 Update: Gov. Pritzker announces a statewide shelter in place order
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced a statewide shelter in place order starting Saturday, March 21 at 5 p.m. until April 7.
COVID-19 Update: Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in Williamson and Jackson county
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 19, 2020
Two positive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Williamson and Jackson counties on Wednesday.
COVID-19 update: Illinois has 288 positive cases of coronavirus across 17 counties
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 18, 2020
Gov. JB Pritzker updated the state about COVID-19 from Murphysboro on Wednesday and announced that there are now 288 positive cases of coronavirus across 17 counties.
Primary results amid the pandemic: Biden claims the most Illinois delegates
By Kallie Cox, News Editor
March 18, 2020
Illinoisans turned out to vote in Tuesday's primary despite the COVID-19 pandemic and they gave the most Democratic delegates to former Vice President Joe Biden.
COVID-19 Update: Pritzker announces gatherings of 50 or more should be canceled
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2020
“I am mandating that any gatherings of the 50 or more guidance by the CDC will be canceled,” Pritzker said. “Illinoisans who can stay home should continue to do so.”
Confirmed COVID-19 case in Mattoon
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
March 14, 2020
A positive case of coronavirus was reported in Mattoon, Illinois.
Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses women’s rights in politics with the DE
By Bethany Rentfro, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2020
Illinois state comptroller Susana Mendoza was the keynote speaker at SIU's Celebrate Women event and afterwards she sat down with the Daily Egyptian to talk about why it is important for women to have a voice when it comes to elections and what the nation can do to empower women.
Southern Illinois to get lab to test for coronavirus
By Jacob Lorenz, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2020
Heightened awareness and concerns about the coronavirus have led Gov. J.B. Pritzker to address the public on the risk of the coronavirus in Illinois.
