A local medical provider is closing a Jo Daviess County location. Medical Associates Clinic announced it will permanently close its location in Elizabeth effective Dec. 31. In a letter dated Nov. 15 and posted by Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce, Medical Associates states that physicians and staff who served patients in Elizabeth will continue to do so at the health care provider’s Galena location. Appointments that had been scheduled in Elizabeth after Dec. 31 will be held at the same time and date at the Galena location.