IHSA suspends winter sports; hopes to resume in ’21
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois High School Association announced Tuesday that due to the new mitigation measures announced by Governor J.B. Pritzker that the winter sports season will be suspended. They say they are optimistic that sports could
Peru Library returns to lobby service only
PERU – Beginning Friday, the Peru Library is changing from browsing to only Lobby Service. Any requested material may be picked up Monday – Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturday 10am-1pm. You can call the Peru Library
464 active COVID-19 cases in Livingston County
PONTIAC – Sixty more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. There currently is 464 active cases according to the Livingston County Health Department. The Pontiac Correctional Center reports 111 staff members are
Bureau County sees 2 more COVID-19 related deaths
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Department reported 2 additional COVID-19 related deaths in Bureau County, a male in his 90s and a female in her 80’s. Health Department Administrator Hector Gomez confirmed that
97 new COVID-19 deaths statewide; 8 more in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – 8 new coronavirus-related deaths were reported Tuesday in LaSalle County, a new record high for daily death counts in the county. 125 new confirmed and probable cases were also reported, for a total of 4,877
Ottawa Police investigate shots fired late Monday
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Department are investigating an incident where they say shots may have been fired. Around 8 PM Monday night they were called to West Superior Street and Sycamore Street for what a
Blood Donations in need as we approach the holidays
CHICAGO – The American Red Cross has announced that due to the ongoing pandemic, blood, platelet and plasma donors are as essential as ever. They also supply about 40% of the nation’s blood. A number of upcoming