When Illinois state Sen. Doris Turner heard of the death of the death of Taylorville High School student, 17-year-old Alexia Garrison, it hit Sen. Turner personally.

Sen. Turner urges vaccination for everyone who is able. 

Recent spikes in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations serve as a reminder the virus isn’t finished. 

Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry shared some of Sen. Turner’s sentiment. 

Mayor Barry and Sen. Turner appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.