Long term care facility in Mendota reports COVID-19 outbreak
MENDOTA- The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a COVID-19 outbreak at a long term care facility in Mendota. The IDPH report that ten individuals have tested positive at Heritage Health, with no deaths reported.
13 more COVID-19 cases in DeKalb County
DEKALB – 13 additional COVID-19 cases were reported in DeKalb County, the health department confirmed. DeKalb County Health Department has confirmed 787 cases since the start of the pandemic, with 24 deaths from COVID-19 complications. As of
Streator Elementary to offer remote learning option
STREATOR- After receiving updated information from the Illinois State Board of Education, Streator Elementary will now offer an all E-learning option for students. Parents who are interested will need to fill out the survey online (see
Livingston County sees 2 more COVID-19 cases
PONTIAC – 2 more residents have tested positive for COVID-19, the Livingston County Health Department announced. These individuals are both males in their 20s who are recovering in isolation. Since the start of the pandemic, the LCHD
IESA cuts some middle school athletics for 2020-2021
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Elementary School Association Board announced that they will be cancelling the regular season and IESA state series in the sports of boys and girls golf, boys baseball, girls softball, and boys and girls
Bureau, Putnam, Marshall County all report new COVID-19 cases
OTTAWA – 13 new coronavirus cases were reported in LaSalle County on Friday, the health department stated. This individuals range in age from youth to their 90s, and these cases make 389 total cases since the start
LaSalle County confirms 13 more COVID-19 cases
OTTAWA – 13 new coronavirus cases were reported in LaSalle County on Friday, the health department stated. These individuals range in age from youth to their 90s, and these cases make 389 total cases since the start
IDPH confirms 1,532 new COVID-19 cases
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois reported 1,532 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, along with 19 additional deaths. The state health department has reported 168,457 total cases with 7,385 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Within the past 24
Peru Police arrest man on Meth charges
PERU – A man whose last known residence was Peru is in custody on drug charges for meth distribution. Peru Police say 35-year-old Anthony J. Williams allegedly delivered Methamphetamine as part of an undercover police investigation
LaSalle County now at warning level for COVID-19
OTTAWA – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that LaSalle County is considered to be at a warning level for COVID-19. The IDPH reported that a county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19