Wildfire Smoke Shrouds Whiteside County

Wildfire Smoke Shrouds Whiteside County

Whiteside County, IL, skies were hazy, and the sun was unusually dim by 3:00, on Monday, September 14, 2020.  After multiple days of cold and rain, this should have been a sunny respite, blessed by fluffy white clouds strewn across azure skies. ...

September 11 County COVID-19 Report

On Friday, September 11, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced seven new laboratory-confirmed cases and 19 recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County.  The ages of these seven cases are 1 (under 20); 2 (20s); 2 (40s); 1 (50s); 1 (60s.) The State of...

Updated Safety Guidelines for Bars and Restaurants

The State of Illinois today announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments Statewide, to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Based on a recent increase in cases, these guidelines require patrons to wear a mask during any...
August 31 COVID-19 Month and 3-Month Summaries

August 31 COVID-19 Month and 3-Month Summaries

On Monday, August 31, 2020, Cory Law submitted this Whiteside County Health Department update, of COVID-19 cases, as August came to an end.   Below is a graph of the cases for June through August.  Whiteside County entered Phase 4 with the rest of...

August 28 County COVID-19 Report

On Friday, August 28, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced 16 new laboratory-confirmed cases and five recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County.  The ages of these 16 cases are 3 (under 20); 5 (20s); 3 (30s); 1 (40s); 3 (60s); 1 (70s.) The State of...