Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes

Invasive, parasitic fish in Great Lakes thrived during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a surge in sea lamprey populations, which have been damaging Great Lakes native species since entering the region over 150 years ago. More info »

NBC4 Columbus - 04/15/2025 03:00am

Sea lamprey control efforts slowed during COVID-19. It let the Great ...

The Great Lakes where sea lamprey control efforts were most cut during COVID-19 had the biggest surge of the invasive species, a study found. More info »

Yahoo - 04/10/2025 10:03pm

Sea lamprey increased in Great Lakes when controls were cut back

The Great Lakes where sea lamprey control efforts were most cut during COVID-19 had the biggest surge of the invasive species, a study found. More info »

Detroit Free Press - 04/10/2025 12:00pm

Invasive species could thrive in the Great Lakes due to cuts to ... - WVXU

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission said in a press release, about 20 percent more lamprey were caught last year than the pre-pandemic three year average — from 2017 to 2019. More info »

WVXU - 03/06/2025 06:00am

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