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A total of 67 measles cases were reported during the outbreak,
which started March 7, with the vast majority linked to a
Chicago shelter for migrants. Cases eventually extended beyond
Chicago to suburban Cook County, DuPage, Lake and Will counties
but were rapidly contained in all the other locations.
Off-duty officer killed in crash
The victim of Monday’s crash in Coles County has been identified
as a correctional officer with the Champaign County Sheriff’s
Office.
Jennie Ashley, 47, was the individual who died in the crash west
of Mattoon. She was off duty at the time. To honor Ashley, the
uniformed divisions of the sheriff’s department will be wearing
mourning bands on their badges until her funeral has concluded.
Vote for your favorite state park
The Illinois Conservation Foundation is partnering with the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources to raise money and
awareness for Illinois state parks.
Throughout June, supporters are invited to “vote” for their
favorite Illinois state park by making a donation online, with
every $1 donated equaling one vote. The park receiving the most
votes in each group will receive a plaque with names of each
donor who contributed to that park.
All funds raised will go back into the Illinois state parks
system.
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