Lee County adds 3 additional positive cases of COVID-19
DIXON-There are now 9 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lee County. Thursday KSB Hospital received 25 test results with 3 positive and 22 negative. The new cases are a person in their 30’s, a person in their
Pontiac inmate among four new cases in Livingston County
PONTIAC- Four Additional COVID-19 cases were announced Thursday in Livingston County, including the first inmate to test positive at the Pontiac prison. As of April 9, the LCHD has received 127 test results. Of that, 14 COVID-19
Illinois State Police Director files emergency rules regarding FOID and CCL renewals
SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification and Concealed Carry Licenses during the COVID-19 epidemic. The rules are designed to provide FOID card holders and CCL relief from the
DeKalb County reaches 35 total cases
DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department Thursday confirmed the total number of cases in the county has risen to 35. Officials have been closely monitoring the fast-changing Coronavirus Disease since March 21, when DeKalb County identified
LaSalle County Health Department announces 3 more recoveries
OTTAWA- The LaSalle County Health Department on Thursday said three more people who previously were diagnosed with COVID-19 have made complete recoveries. That raises the total to six individuals released from isolation and one fatality from
State announces 1,344 New Cases of COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday announced 1,344 new cases of COVID-19 and 66 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 16,422 cases, including 528 deaths, in 81 counties in Illinois.
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Lee County officials explain failing grade in social distancing
DIXON – Questions were raised to the Lee County Unified Leadership Team regarding the Unacast social distancing scoreboard grade of F for the county. They say the grade is not related to staying at home, but whether
Oglesby seeking interest in Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program
OGLESBY – Oglesby is asking businesses in the community if they are interested in a state small business grant Wednesday night. They ask those companies to contact them before they consider going forward with navigating the process
Oglesby names interim Police Chief
OGLESBY- There is a new interim Police Chief in Oglesby. At Wednesday nights City Council meeting the Mayor nominated former Minooka Chief Doug Hayse to handle the administrative and leadership duties of the department. Hayse
COVID-19 relief fund makes 1st distribution of $5.5M
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A campaign to raise money for Illinois nonprofits blindsided by the spread of the coronavirus announced its first distribution of $5.5 million Wednesday.The Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund, organized by Gov. J.B. Pritzker three
HHS: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, gowns and other supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients. The House Oversight committee has released
Lee County has 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 for a total of 6
DIXON – The latest case of COVID-19 in Lee County has hospitalized a resident in their 70’s. Lee County now has 6 confirmed cases. A total of 236 Lee County residents have been tested. State
112 inmates statewide positive for COVID-19
SHERIDAN – One more inmate has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Sheridan Correctional Facility. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections they are now reporting three staff members and eight inmates positive for the coronavirus. The
Livingston County up to 11 confirmed cases
PONTIAC- One more resident of Livingston County has tested positive for COVID- 19. The Livingston County Health Department said Wednesday that individual is a female in her 50’s recovering at home. The health department says they
Princeton man dead after Tuesday evening crash
PRINCETON- A Princeton man is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday evening. According to the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, around 7:30 PM they were called to Lover’s Lane Road West of South Main Street in