Blood donation need continues – especially during a pandemic
OTTAWA – The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone that the need for blood does not take holidays off, and between Thanksgiving and Christmas, more than 1 million blood transfusions will be given in the United
Pandemic relief grants for businesses awarded to LaSalle; Peru
LASALLE – The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has awarded grants to LaSalle and Peru to support local businesses impacted by COVID-19. It was announced that Peru is expecting around $400,000 and LaSalle around $300,000 that
Additional COVID-19 cases reported in Bureau, Putnam and Marshall Counties
PRINCETON – 22 new coronavirus cases were reported Thursday by the Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Department. The county health department stated that 17 of those cases are in Bureau County, 1 was in Putnam County,
56 new COVID-19 infections announced in Livingston County
PONTIAC – Fifty-six more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19. The health department has recorded 36,405 COVID-19 test results since the pandemic began, with 2,751 of those having been positive. Countywide, 180 cases remain
2 new COVID-19 deaths in LaSalle County, 103 statewide
OTTAWA – A male in his 80’s and a female in her 90’s are the most recent COVID-19 related deaths in LaSalle County. The county reported the two deaths on Monday, for a total of 176 since
Spring Valley Fire Department tackles vehicle calls over weekend
SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Fire Department tackled a pair of vehicle calls over the weekend. On Friday evening around 6 PM they were called to I-80 for a vehicle fire on the eastbound shoulder. The
Single vehicle crash claims life of man near Seneca
SENECA – A Galesburg man is dead after a single vehicle crash near Seneca on Sunday morning. The Grundy County Coroner’s Office reports that 35-year-old Clarence A. Collier was traveling west on US Route 6 when he