In its largest single-day increase since the coronavirus pandemic began, Illinois reports 1,287 new COVID-19 cases and 73 more deaths.… MORE
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John Prine Dies at 73 From COVID-19 Complications
Legendary troubadour John Prine, 73, died on April 7 from complications of COVID-19, according to Rolling Stone. John’s wife, Fiona, confirmed on April 3 that John had been diagnosed with COVID-19, as well as pneumonia in both lungs. John had been in the hospital since March 26 and using a ventilator since March 28. John…… MORE
Map of Illinois Counties with Confirmed Coronavirus Cases as of 4-3-20
Here is an updated map of the counties where the now nearly 9,000 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Illinois as of April 3, 2020.… MORE
John Prine Battles COVID-19 & Pneumonia in Hospital ICU: “He Is Very Ill”
John Prine’s wife, Fiona, provided an update on her husband’s condition via Instagram on April 2. Fiona confirmed that John, 73, has been diagnosed with COVID-19, as well as pneumonia in both lungs. John has been in the hospital since March 26 and using a ventilator since March 28. “He is very ill and yet…… MORE
Carly Pearce and Carrie Underwood talk Fear, Faith, Hope and Social Distancing
Country music stars are dealing with the same situation we all are with the coronavirus. Singer-songwriters Carly Pearce and Carrie Underwood share their own experiences and feelings.… MORE
Costco, Home Depot Limiting Number of Customers Allowed in Stores
As the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to rise, two major retailers are taking an extra step in an effort to slow down the deadly virus’ spread.… MORE
Special Olympics of Illinois 2020 Summer Games Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
The Special Olympics of Illinois has cancelled the 2020 Summer Games set to take place in Bloomington-Normal.… MORE
Ray Benson Releases Statement After COVID-19 Diagnosis: “I Am Filled With So Much Love & Gratitude”
One day after revealing his COVID-19 diagnosis on March 31, Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson, 69, released a statement via his publicity firm on April 1 to provide additional details and thank fans for the outpouring of support. You can read Ray’s new statement below. Wow, I am filled with so much love…… MORE
Map of Illinois Counties with Confirmed Coronavirus Cases as of 4-1-20
Here is an updated map of the counties where the now nearly 7,000 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Illinois as of April 1, 2020.… MORE
Dolly Parton Commits $1 Million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for COVID-19 Research
Dolly Parton revealed via Twitter on April 1 that she is donating $1 million to Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center for COVID-19 research. “My longtime friend Dr. Naji Abumrad, who’s been involved in research at Vanderbilt for many years, informed me that they were making some exciting advancements towards research of the coronavirus for a…… MORE
