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
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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Coronavirus News for Great Lakes
Invasive, parasitic fish in Great Lakes thrived during COVID-19
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A study has revealed the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on an invasive parasitic fish that wounds and kills Great Lakes native species like lake trout, whitefish, ciscoes, and ... More info »
NBC4 Columbus - 04/15/2025 03:00amTrump's proposed Great Lakes science cuts would hurt locally, group says
Multiple groups and activities providing data on flooding, invasive species and harmful algae blooms would be zeroed out under the president's budget. More info »
Detroit Free Press on MSN - 09/25/2025 06:40amTrump administration promises Illinois it will pay to keep carp out of the Great Lakes
A stalemate between President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker that threatened a $1.2 billion plan to keep invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes appears to have been settled after the ... More info »
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 05/12/2025 02:23pmProtecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp
My Administration is committed to protecting the Great Lakes — the world’s largest surface freshwater system, and a highly valued shipping avenue, resource for fishing and recreation, and source of ... More info »
The White House - 05/08/2025 12:00pmHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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