DeKalb County asks for donations of medical supplies; touchless thermometers
DEKALB – The DeKalb County government is asking for residents to donate personal protective equipment for the use by the health care providers in the county. They are also asking for touchless thermometers for use by county
No positive tests in Lee County
DIXON – Lee County officials say that they still have no positive cases of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean they are not getting prepared. Tuesday the CEO of KSB Hospital in Dixon reported that several companies have
St. Margaret’s request donations of supplies
SPRING VALLEY – St. Margaret’s Health of Spring Valley asked the public on Tuesday for assistance in acquiring much needed medical supplies to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. They are seeking unopened boxes of disposable gloves – nitrile
PADS temporarily closes Ottawa facility; Moves clients to Peru
PERU – The Peru Pads Shelter will remain open, but the Ottawa location has closed temporarily to make managing the program easier. Yesterday PADS announced that they are accepting food donations, but are asking donors to use
Aurora has first COVID-19 death
AURORA- The Kane County Health Department confirmed on Tuesday Aurora’s first death attributed to COVID-19. They say a man in his 90’s succumbed after being diagnosed just two days prior. Aurora has three other positive cases. “We’ve
Ogle County reports no cases; Health Department still advises caution
ROCHELLE – The Ogle County Health Department has investigated 280 potential cases of COVID-19, with 38 negative test results and 29 persons released from quarantine. No positive test results have been found, but officials still caution that
Illinois State Police say businesses could be sanctioned and charges filed if non-essential companies remain open
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police announced they will be working with local officials to enforce the mandated “Stay At Home Order” that requires non-essential businesses to close. They say they are more likely to intervene if
250 new cases of COVID-19, four fatalities
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 250 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including four deaths; a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County residents both in their 60s, and a DuPage County
Local vets making operational adjustments during pandemic
UNDATED – Local veterinary hospitals are changing the way they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Ancare vet Hospital in LaSalle, boarding and daycare are closed until further notice. Medication and food orders will be taken over
Local firefighters will come to your house with a fire truck on your child’s birthday
SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Fire Department, the Lostant Fire Department, and the Dalzell Fire Protection District are offering to spread cheer to kids who have birthdays coming up, amid the stay-at-home order. For those