All parks in Ottawa closed until further notice

OTTAWA –  Effective immediately all parks within the city of Ottawa are now closed. According to the Ottawa Police Department, at this time the only activity permitted will be the launching of watercraft into the Illinois and

Case of COVID-19 confirmed in Lee County

AMBOY – The Lee County Unified Executive Leadership Team announced a positive case of COVID-19 in Lee County on Thursday. The case is an adult resident in his or her 50s and is isolated at home. The

715 new COVID-19 cases, 16 fatalities

  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 715 new cases of COVID-19 including 16 additional deaths. This brings the total number of cases to 7,695  and 157 deaths. Illinois Department of Public Health Director