Lincoln 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 Lincoln, IL community.
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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
Coronavirus News for Lincoln
Lincoln College In Illinois To Close After 157 Years - Forbes
After operating for 157 years, Lincoln College, a small private college in Lincoln, lllinois. will close its doors on May 13 2022. The school citied pandemic-related financial losses as the cause. More info »
Forbes - 03/31/2022 07:58pmRansomware attack shutters 157-year-old Lincoln College
The school, in Lincoln, Illinois, paid a ransom of under $100,000 to recover data blocked by the attack, which originated in Iran, Gerlach told the Chicago Tribune in April. He also said Lincoln ... More info »
CBS News - 05/10/2022 05:11amLincoln College closes after 157 years, blaming COVID-19 and cyberattack disruptions - NPR
Lincoln College closes after 157 years because of COVID and cyberattack It's a shocking turnaround for a small Illinois college that welcomes first-generation students and qualifies as a ... More info »
NPR - 05/10/2022 06:49amHere’s what you need to know about living through the coronavirus crisis in Illinois - Chicago Tribune
Efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus have disrupted daily life in Illinois. The situation is changing every day — even every hour. Here are the key things you need to know about the ... More info »
Chicago Tribune - 05/02/2020 09:08amIllinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 5,862 new cases, 97 deaths
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois health officials reported 5,862 new COVID-19 cases and 97 deaths Wednesday. The total number of cases in Illinois now stands at 1,046,030, with a total of 17,840 deaths ... More info »
ABC 7 Chicago - 01/13/2021 10:00am