One death; 22 new COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department announced Tuesday that a man in his 90’s was the latest COVID-29 related death. There has been a total of twenty-one deaths in LaSalle County associated with the novel coronavirus
Sweet Corn Queen Pageant delayed in Mendota
MENDOTA- The 73rd annual Sweet Corn Festival Queen and Mini-Pageant has been postponed out of caution due to a rise in coronavirus cases in Mendota. The event will be held at a date to be determined
State reports more than 42,000 COVID-19 tests in one day
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,471 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 19 additional confirmed deaths, 10 of those outside of the Chicagoland area. Currently, IDPH is reporting a
Vehicle windows broken in Streator Monday
STREATOR – Two vehicles suffered damage Monday in Streator when windows were broken out. According to the Streator Police Department a vehicle in the 1100 block of East 12th St had the drivers window broken out, a
Mendota Mayor reacts to rising COVID-19 infections
MENDOTA – Mendota Mayor David Boelk warned residents that an executive order mandating all non-essential businesses closed will be issued if COVID-19 numbers continue to increase in the next 24 hours. Boelk explained that as of Monday,
Construction to close Bottom Road for two weeks
SPRING VALLEY – West Bottom Road in Putnam County will be closing for construction starting Tuesday. County authorities say that the road west of Route 89 south of Spring Valley will be blocked off for about two
Railroad crossing in Mendota to close for repairs
MENDOTA – The 6th Street US Route 34 Railroad Crossing will be closed for a week to facilitate repairs. Burlington Northern announced that it will be blocked for seven days beginning Wednesday. Detours will be