Local Headlines

Lee County reports one new COVID case; emphasizes ‘Stay at Home’ order to continue

April 30, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

DIXON – There was 1 more positive test in Lee County Wednesday for... Read More

Chicago police to issue citation for another large party

April 30, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say they will issue a citation in connection with a wedding party at... Read More

SEALs tried to locate US citizen taken by Afghan militants

April 30, 2020 Local Headlines

WASHINGTON (AP) — New light is being shed on efforts to locate a 57-year-old military contractor f... Read More

Missing Ottawa man found dead

April 29, 2020 Local Headlines

OTTAWA – An Ottawa man who was reported missing by family members ... Read More

Pritzker faces 2nd legal challenge to stay-at-home order

April 29, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois legislator has filed a second lega... Read More

Many area counties report no new cases

April 29, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

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2,253 New infections found in Illinois; 92 deaths Wednesday

April 29, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

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EPA gives cleaning tips for schools, workplaces

April 29, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

WASHINGTON — Federal authorities are giving cleaning and disinfecting tips for schools and workpla... Read More

Company says drug proved effective against virus in US study

April 29, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

FOSTER CITY, California – (AP) A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effecti... Read More

Police chief questions Pritzker’s powers, stay-home orders

April 29, 2020 Local Headlines, North Central Illinois Update

ENERGY, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois police chief is expressing skepticism about Gov. J.B. Prit... Read More