Property tax slightly increased in LaSalle
LASALLE – The LaSalle City Council approved a levy increase of 1.85% at Monday night’s city council meeting. John Duncan, the city’s Finance Director, said that that would look like an estimated $1 increase to a homeowner
Tips to prevent burst pipes in cold weather
STREATOR – Illinois American Water is giving homeowners tips to prevent freezing and bursting pipes. According to the utility company, now is the time to safeguard plumbing to prevent damage. Before frigid weather sets in, they remind
Blood donations in demand during holiday season
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
Marseilles Police warn of “Motion Picture” currency
MARSEILLES – The Marseilles Police Department is warning business owners and the public about counterfeit bills that may be passed as real currency. They noted that there are some bills that look authentic, but are marked for
Rollover crash kills passenger in Livingston County
STREATOR – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office say one person is dead after a crash late Saturday night. They announced Monday that near midnight they were called to the 1600 block of South Park Street in Streator
New COVID-19 infections reported in Bureau, Putnam & Marshall Counties
PRINCETON – New COVID-19 infections were reported in Bureau, Putnam & Marshall Counties on Monday. The Health Department announced 40 new infections in Bureau County, 4 in Putnam and 7 in Marshall. No new deaths were reported.
Prison population in Illinois battling COVID-19 outbreaks
DIXON – The prison population in the state of Illinois and the staff that works at the facilities have been battling COVID-19 for months, and many are still ill across the prairie state. According to the Illinois
Two more deaths reported in Livingston County from COVID-19
PONTIAC – Two more residents of Livingston County have died from complications related to COVID-19. The Livingston County Health Department reported on Monday that a man in his 60’s and a woman in her 70’s were the
DeKalb County COVID-19 cases continue to climb
DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department on Monday reported that over the holiday weekend, they confirmed 253 new cases of COVID-19 and a death of a person in their 60’s. The county has reported 47 deaths
LaSalle County reports 2 more COVID-19 related deaths
OTTAWA – A male in his 50’s and another in his 90’s are the latest COVID-19 related deaths in LaSalle County. The county health department also confirmed 52 new cases along with 19 more recoveries. In total,