Mendota High School releases back to school plan – nearly full days, half as many periods
MENDOTA – Mendota High School has released their back to class plan this fall, and it involves most students attending full days. The decision was announced Thursday that class periods would be longer, but students would
Livingston County reports another COVID-19 case
PONTIAC – Another resident of Livingston County has tested positive for coronavirus, the health department reported. The individual, a female in their 30s, is recovering in isolation. As of July 23rd, the LCHD has received 3,898 COVID-19
A Guy Tries to Fake His Own Death to Avoid Jail, but Misspells a Word on the Death Certificate
This is why you always proofread . . . A 25-year-old guy from Long Island was waiting to be sentenced after he was found guilty of driving a stolen Lexus, and trying to steal a truck. And
11 new COVID-19 cases for DeKalb County reported
DEKALB – 11 more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Health Department has now reported 774 total positive cases, along with 24 deaths. Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Living Center has seen
Another resident of Bureau County tests positive for COVID-19
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Department reported an additional case of COVID-19. The individual, a female in her 20s from Bureau County, is recovering at home at this time. Officials are currently working
IDPH sees most daily COVID-19 cases in the state since late May
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed 1,624 new cases of coronavirus, as well as 20 additional deaths. The IDPH is reporting in total 166,925 cases with 7,367 deaths in the state. This marks the
LCHD sees 14 new COVID-19 cases
OTTAWA – 14 new COVID-19 cases were announced in LaSalle County on Thursday. The individuals who tested positive range in age from youth to their 70s, and make 378 total cases since the start of the pandemic.
Ladd to split days in back to school plan
LADD – Ladd will have only some of the children in class at any given time when school starts this fall. At the Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday night, they approved a plan where half
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Authorities warn of unemployment benefits scam
PERU – Authorities are warning of an unemployment benefits scam that is occurring around Illinois. The Peru Police Department on Wednesday alerted residents to a scam where individuals are receiving a debit card for unemployment benefits from