Cory Law Whiteside County Health Department by Regional Media

Emily Hendrickson, nurse manager at Memorial Medical Clinics in Carthage, IL, called WLMD's AM Macomb with Bill Schmalfeldt to discuss drive-in clinic services offered by Memorial Hospital.

Dr Christianson from the Good Shepherd Foundation of Henry County joined WKEI on Friday. Dr Christianson wants everyone to know that their addiction treatment and rehabilitation services are available even now for those in need. Yes, much of their work is currently out-patient via online portals but the services are still there for those dealing with alcohol or drug addiction.

Why don't we publish the recovery rate? Why is it just the number of people who have tested positive? The fact of the matter is, we don't know what recovery looks like in general. Everyone recovers differently and some don't recover at all. The virus attacks vulnerable parts of the body and everyone is vulnerable in different ways. The fact that the Health Department can rely on is a positive test.

Wethersfield Superintendent Shane Kazubowski says that the school district is prepared to cancel Prom, and re-shape the way 8th grade promotion and High School Graduation are presented but picking dates for these events was necessary. That's why Wethersfield announced three June dates for these events, a move that was met with surprising criticism.

Denise Garcia YWCA of The Sauk Valley by Regional Media

Cory Law with Whiteside County Health Dept April 24th by Regional Media

Colchester Alderman Mike Eddy called AM Macomb with Bill Schmalfeldt Friday morning (April 24) to discuss the city of Macomb's recent decision raising water rates. Colchester buys its water from Macomb.

In today's Daily Briefing on COVID-19 with the Henry and Stark County Health Department we talk with RaeAnn Tucker about the latest numbers. Wednesday saw 2 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Henry County.

Sara Billiet from the Kewanee Public Library joined WKEI on Thursday with the latest online options at the Kewanee Public Library. It's National Library Week and the Kewanee Public Library has new options for reading online via the Library website. Y