Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon man found dead; 3 charged with his murder

Three people in their 60s were charged with first-degree murder and robbery in connection with a southern Illinois man's death. More info »

KSDK on MSN - 03/26/2025 05:13am

Homicide investigation underway in Mount Vernon, 3 suspects arrested

MT. VERNON, Ill. (WSIL) — UPDATE: 2:42 p.m. -- Three people were arrested in connection to an investigation into a homicide in Mt. Vernon. The Mount Vernon Police Department said two suspects were ... More info »

WSIL News 3 - 03/24/2025 11:19pm

3 facing 1st-degree murder charges in Mount Vernon homicide investigation

Peter M. Harris, 66 of Mount Vernon, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder involving a forcible felony (robbery), one count of concealing a homicidal death and one count of obstructing ... More info »

KFVS12 on MSN - 03/25/2025 09:29am

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