West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort, 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 West Frankfort
West Frankfort will begin school year with remote learning
WEST FRANKFORT (WSIL) -- Now that West Frankfort Schools are moving forward with only remote learning to start off the school year, the question is, when will students return to the classrooms ... More info »
WSIL-TV - 08/06/2020 12:00pmWest Frankfort dispatcher dies from COVID-19 complications
FRANKLIN COUNTY, IL (WSIL) -- A beloved first responder in Franklin County has died. John "Little John" Hampton, Jr., died Friday morning in Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Hampton was the Chief ... More info »
WSIL-TV - 09/17/2020 12:00pmIllinois COVID 19 testing: Where to get a COVID-19 test in Illinois, Chicago area - ABC7 Chicago
Illinois COVID-19 testing is available through the Illinois Department of Public Health, ... Frankfort. 21035 LaGrange Road. Frankfort, IL. Hours: ... 16760 West 167, Lockport, IL 60441 ... More info »
ABC 7 Chicago - 01/06/2021 10:01am