DeKalb County reports infant has died with COVID-19
DEKALB – An infant younger than one who was confirmed positive with COVID-19 has died in DeKalb County, according to the county health department. DCHD officials state this infant was previously reported as a positive case. This
LaSalle County sees another COVID-19 related death; 20 more statewide
OTTAWA – A male in his 50’s is the latest LaSalle County coronavirus related death. The LaSalle County Health Department reported the death, the 55th in the county, as well as 22 new confirmed cases on Friday.
Happy National Cheeseburger Day! A New Study Found They’re One of Our Favorite Quarantine Foods
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Man arrested for jumping drawbridge in southwest Detroit as it was rising
Teacher turned remote learning into a road trip: ‘What if I teach history from the places where it happened?’
Streator Police investigate possible shooting incident
STREATOR – Streator Police are investigating an alleged shooting incident that occurred Thursday night. Authorities say they were called to the 400 block of Richards Street around 6:15 PM for reported gunfire. According to a police report,
Massachusetts man, 88, will have walked about the circumference of the world
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NIU investigating racist graffiti on campus
DEKALB – The Northern Illinois University Police are looking for who is responsible for racist graffiti that was discovered on campus. They say on Wednesday evening around 11 PM while on patrol it was discovered on the
As the seasons change, so do scammer tactics
OTTAWA – Be wary of any unsolicited phone call promising lower utility rates or demanding payment. As the seasons change, so do the tactics scammers use to try to take information or money from residents. According
Drive-thru flu shots coming to Ottawa Saturday
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department will be holding a drive-thru flu shot clinic Saturday. They say that getting a seasonal flu vaccine will be more important than ever for protecting your health and the health