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Cave-In-Rock has evolved from pirate hideout to picnic spot

By LES WINKELER
Aug 9, 2020 7:00 AM - CAVE-IN-ROCK, Ill. (AP) - What a difference a couple of centuries can make. Today, several hundred thousand tourists a year flock to the tiny Ohio River village of Cave-In-Rock to visit the massive cave carved out of the limestone bluffs by the river. Even the most claustrophobic person would have little difficulty stepping inside the 55-foot-wide opening.
Illinois woman celebrates 95th birthday by doing for others

By CLAUDIA LOUCKS
Aug 9, 2020 7:00 AM - GENESEO, Ill. (AP) - Although the current COVID-19 pandemic has kept Norma Lodge sheltering in place, she still managed to celebrate her 95th birthday and keep busy in doing for others. The Geneseo resident recently completed 102 'œpillowcase' dresses to be included in Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, the Quad-City Times reported.
Aug. 8 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code

Aug 8, 2020 7:08 PM - Since the outbreak began, there have been 93,195 cases in the suburbs as of Thursday. That's 49% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Illinois' new virus cases exceed 2,000 for second straight day

By Kevin Schmit
Aug 8, 2020 1:21 PM - The Illinois Department of Health Saturday announced 2,190 additional COVID-19 cases and 18 more deaths in the state.
Fatal police shooting in western Indiana deemed justified

The Associated Press
Aug 8, 2020 8:52 AM - A western Indiana prosecutor says an April police shooting that killed a man who had exchanged gunfire with officers was justified and the man's actions amounted to 'œan ambush' on officers
Museum showcases local history with kitchen things

By MIKE KRAMER
Aug 8, 2020 7:00 AM - TREMONT, Ill. (AP) - Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the Tremont Museum and Historical Society's Apron Strings and Kitchen Things exhibit is that it makes local history a personal matter for area residents. 'œAlmost 100% of this exhibit is (made up of) loaned items from people in this area,' said Lori Fuoss, the exhibit's co-chair. 'œDepending on peoples' ages, they might remember their grandma having some of those (items), or their mother, or maybe they used them themselves. I think it just brings a lot of memories when people walk through.'
Blooms unfold at southern Illinois farm's sunflower maze

By ALEX MODESITT
Aug 8, 2020 7:00 AM - PARIS, Ill. (AP) - A seemingly endless field of sunflowers is in bloom in east central Illinois, a golden spectacle that's drawing families from all corners of the Wabash Valley and beyond. L&A Family Farms just south of Paris, Illinois, is welcoming folks back this year to its annual sunflower maze as the first blooms unfolded.
2,084 new COVID-19 cases as Pritzker announces tougher face mask enforcement

By Marni Pyke
Aug 8, 2020 6:53 AM - As new cases of COVID-19 surge, hitting 2,084 Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced tougher measures to enforce face coverings and group size limits and to fine businesses and schools that don't comply up to $2,500.
Aug. 7 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code

Aug 7, 2020 7:11 PM - Since the outbreak began, there have been 93,195 cases in the suburbs as of Thursday. That's 49% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Champaign barbershop targeted by protesters closes

The Associated Press
Aug 7, 2020 6:42 PM - A central Illinois barbershop that became the target of protests by racial justice activists has closed

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