STREATOR – Streator’s Leading Ladies provided candy and cookies to residents of local nursing homes and assisted living facilities to spread Easter cheer. They continued their annual tradition of distributing Easter gifts to residents even in

Bureau County Announces 5th Confirmed Case of COVID-19

PRINCETON – Another resident of Bureau County has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the fifth confirmed case in the county, as well as the sixth in the counties serviced by the Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County

Livingston County Encourages Virtual Church Services for Easter

PONTIAC – With Easter approaching, the Livingston County Health Department reminds residents that in-person religious services, including gatherings of less than 10 people, are discouraged in light of COVID-19. Even small gatherings or drive-thru services are discouraged,

State Announces 1,565 new cases of COVID-19

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that 1,465 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed. The IDPH also announced 68 additional deaths, bringing the total up to 596 deaths from COVID-19 and 17,887 confirmed

LaSalle County has 3 Additional Cases of COVID-19

OTTAWA – LaSalle County Health Department announced three additional cases of COVID-19 in the county on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 20. All three cases, a male in his 40’s and two in

Secretary of State extends deadlines

SPRINGFIELD-Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today his office has filed emergency rules extending expiration dates for driver’s licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations and other transactions and document filings for at least 90 days after Driver

Streator Police chase vehicle Thursday

STREATOR- The Streator Police Department say they were involved in a pursuit Thursday morning.   Around 9:30 AM along Everett Street they allegedly attempted to stop what they describe as a blue Oldsmobile.   The vehicle reportedly