Two more Sheridan inmates test positive for COVID-19
SHERIDAN – Two more inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Sheridan Correctional Center. That’s according to the Department of Corrections on Saturday. The total number of inmates who have contracted the novel Coronavirus
One new case; five recovered from COVID-19 in Livingston County
PONTIAC-One more resident of Livingston County has tested positive for COVID- 19. Livingston County Health Department officials were notified of the new COVID-19 case on April 11, according to state and local public health protocol. The individual
OSF launches pandemic health worker program
PEORIA – OSF HealthCare is launching a Pandemic Health Worker Program that will serve individuals with COVID-19 symptoms. Through a contract with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the program is designed to protect the
81 new deaths; 1,293 new cases of Coronavirus announced in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Saturday announced 1,293 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 81 additional deaths. IDPH is reporting a total of 19,180 cases, including 677 deaths, in 86 counties in Illinois.
No new cases of COVID found in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department Saturday announced no new cases of the novel Coronavirus. The total cases found remains at 20. So far 260 residents have been tested. The first case of COVID-19
Peru Police Chief wants a more understanding public when it comes to social distancing
PERU – In a long statement released Saturday by a Peru Police Chief Doug Bernabei, he asked for the public to be more understanding when it comes to social distancing, especially in the city parks. ”Sadly, a
Real ID requirements for Illinois extended
SPRINGFIELD – The requirements for residents to meet the federal REAL ID deadline by October of 2020 has been extended until 2021. The Department of Homeland Security cited the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact the virus is
IVCC adds new planter to Ag program
OGLESBY – A new 12-row planter has been added to the equipment students can learn with in the ag program at Illinois Valley Community College. Last week co-coordinator Willard Mott unloaded the implement. They plan on using