Second COVID-19 related death in LaSalle County; two new cases
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department was notified Tuesday of the second novel coronavirus related death in LaSalle County. A woman in her 80’s, who had earlier tested positive for COVID-19, passed away. “We are deeply
Man wanted for Streator armed robbery arrested in Louisiana
STREATOR – A man suspected in an armed robbery in Streator last November is in custody after being arrested in Louisiana. The Streator Police Department said Tuesday that 30-year-old Damon J. Sherrer allegedly used a firearm
IVCH receives ‘A’ safety grade
PERU – Illinois Valley Community Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of spring 2020. The Safety Grade is assigned to all general hospitals across the country and updated every six months. It’s
LaSalle approves resolutions for business stabilization
LASALLE – LaSalle City Council voted to approve three resolutions regarding the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program at Monday night’s meeting. Mayor Jeff Grove praised Economic Development Director Leah Inman for her help in supporting these small
Two active cases of COVID-19 remain in Livingston County
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department reported Monday that of the 23 positive tests for COVID-19 that have been found since the pandemic began, 20 of those infected have fully recovered, and one death, a woman