Benton and other towns across Illinois are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Benton, IL community.

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Illinois COVID-19 Cases

Illinois New Coronavirus Cases:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,136,659
Illinois New Coronavirus Deaths:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,005
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Benton

ISP detail rollover I-57 crash near Benton

Illinois State Police Troop 10 have released early details surrounding the crash that occurred on the Southbound side of I-57 near Benton Saturday morning. More info »

WSIL-TV - 04/27/2024 03:33am

Benton County to expand center

County Judge Barry Moehring said expanding the Central Communications facility — located in the basement of the county Administration Building in Bentonville — will be part of a larger remodeling ... More info »

Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette - 04/27/2024 06:01pm

Respiratory viruses levels currently minimal across Illinois

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Friday that the respiratory virus level statewide is minimal as the respiratory virus season continues to wind down. More info »

Central Illinois Proud on MSN - 04/26/2024 10:02am

Washington Post: Measles is more contagious than the coronavirus. And it’s back.

The largest toll has been in Illinois, followed by Florida. But when an outbreak hit the Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County in early March, Florida’s top public health official, state ... More info »

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier - 04/16/2024 12:01pm

Illinois veterans' families demand accountability over COVID-19 deaths at VA facility

Asking for accountability, the families of dozens of Illinois veterans say the state of Illinois has not done enough to resolve a lengthy legal battle that stems from the deaths of their loved ones ... More info »

FOX 32 - 04/24/2024 02:29pm

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