Peru Library Continues Lobby Service

PERU – The Peru Library will not be open for visitors to browse in person, but residents can call to get materials they want set aside to be picked up.  The Lobby Service is available any time

Expect limited parking at Starved Rock

UTICA – Starved Rock will re-open on May 29th, although access may be limited.   Flooding has closed the lower lots, so parking will be down to just 300 cars in the overflow lot.   The Lodge

Area communities close streets to allow outdoor dining

OTTAWA – Many area communities are preparing for the start of outdoor dining at restaurants by closing streets.   Ottawa announced Main and Jefferson Street will have lane closures, and portions of Madison, Jackson and Walker will

Ogle county reports third COVID related death

ROCHELLE – The Ogle County Health Department Wednesday announced the third death related to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Specifics on the deceased was not released.   Ogle County has had over 200 infections since the pandemic began,

160 deaths related to COVID-19 reported Wednesday

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday announced 1,111 new cases of COVID-19, including 160 additional deaths.  A teen from LaSalle County was among the new infections reported.  Currently, the IDPH is reporting over 5,000