State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) wants to see not only more awareness for Lyme disease, but also more research conducted into finding a cure for the tick-borne illness with cases rising in Illinois.
There have been 10,711 confirmed coronavirus cases in Effingham County as of May 13, with 139 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
There have been 1,166 confirmed coronavirus cases in Henderson County as of May 13, with 19 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
There have been 4,089 confirmed coronavirus cases in Warren County as of May 13, with 84 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Effingham County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 21.
There have been 12,722 confirmed coronavirus cases in Knox County as of May 13, with 215 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
There have been 12,705 confirmed coronavirus cases in Knox County as of May 12, with 215 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).