Illinois COVID-19 Cases
Illinois Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,136,659
Illinois New Coronavirus Deaths:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,005
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Charleston 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 Charleston, IL community.
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Coronavirus News for Charleston
Charleston, Mattoon schools providing remote learning options during coronavirus pandemic
Charleston schools have begun remote learning activities for students and Mattoon schools are preparing to do this starting on April 14 after spring break. Through an executive order, Gov. J.B. More info »
Journal Gazette and Times Courier - 03/31/2020 12:05pmCharleston residents stay connected with virtual family reunion during coronavirus pandemic
During this time, the national coronavirus pandemic has led to the governor ordering that all Illinois schools be temporarily closed. Bender, who is an experienced home school parent, said the closure ... More info »
Journal Gazette and Times Courier - 03/23/2020 12:31pmIllinois committee recommends state part ways with feds on COVID-19 vaccines
The Illinois Department of Public Health Immunization Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend updated COVID-19 vaccines for all Illinois residents ages 18 and older. More info »
Chicago Tribune - 09/22/2025 10:16amCoronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 deaths surpass 6K with 130K total cases
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The coronavirus death toll in Illinois has reached 6,185 after health officials reported an additional 91 deaths Thursday. A total of 6,185 people in Illinois have now died from the ... More info »
ABC 7 Chicago - 06/11/2020 12:00pm