111th Anniversary of Cherry Mine Disaster
CHERRY – It was on November 13, 1909 over 250 men and boys died during fire in Bureau County in what was to become known as the Cherry Mine Disaster. A coal car that was being used
Transportation center construction completed at OSF Center for Health – Streator
STREATOR – OSF HealthCare has completed construction on a state-of-the-art transportation center adjacent to the OSF Center for Health – Streator. The new transportation center will house the OSF King Care-A-Van in addition to ambulances from Advanced
IVCC approves 2020 tax levy request
OGLESBY – The Illinois Valley Community College Board Thursday approved the $12.8 million tax levy request for 2020 which is up three percent over the actual 2019 levy extension of $12.4 million. They say that homeowners should
Sheridan woman killed in DeKalb County Crash
WATERMAN – A Sheridan woman is dead after a two vehicle crash Thursday in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say that a juvenile from Leland was traveling northbound on Route 23 near Preserve Road outside
35 residents released from isolation in Lee County
DIXON – The Lee County Health Department reported 35 residents have been released from isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, however, they also noted one new death and 18 new infections. The latest person to
23rd COVID-19 related death reported in Bureau County
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putman & Marshall County Health Department reported Thursday that a man in his 90’s is the latest person to die from COVID-19 related complications in Bureau County. There have been 23 deaths recorded
One dead, 134 new infections in latest Livingston County COVID-19 update
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department on Thursday reported 114 more residents and 20 inmates at the Pontiac Correctional Center have tested positive for COVID-19. They also announced the death of a man in his 70’s
Two New COVID Deaths in LaSalle County on Thursday
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Thursday reported that a man in his 80’s, and a man in his 90’s, are the 88th and 89th deaths since the pandemic was declared in March. 107 new
Another 12,000 Case Day for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 12,702 confirmed and probable cases for the state on Thursday. The department also reported 43 additional deaths, ranging in ages from a man in his 40’s in Whiteside
Residents of Illinois should refrain from travel advises IDPH
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is strongly urging residents for the next three weeks to stay home whenever possible and to eliminate nonessential travel. They advise all residents to work with their employer to