WSPL ONLY – PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department is still awaiting 11 test results, but so far have only found two positive cases of COVID 19 since the 21st of March. They have completed 49

WGLC ONLY DIXON – KSB Hospital in Dixon is pursuing point-of-care testing solutions that would allow them to process a large number of tests daily through their lab. Several major pharmaceutical companies will release FDA approved tests

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 1,105 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 18 additional deaths.  Cook County: male 50s, 2 females 60s, 2 males 70s, 3 females 70s, 2 males 80s,

AURORA- The Kane County Health Department confirmed Friday that Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin and Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman for COVID-19.  Both were tested last Saturday after an Aurora Police supervisor tested positive for COVID-19. “I

DIXON – As the pandemic crisis continues, Lee County State’s Attorney Charley Boonstra warns of an increase in scams related to COVID-19. His office has received reports of robocalls and fraudulent emails to individuals hoping to get

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County man who was the fourth case in the county with COVID-19 has passed away.  The release Saturday Morning from the LaSalle County Health Department said the man was in his 80’s. Administrator

SPRINGFIELD – More Illinois National Guard Soliders and Airmen are being called into service to help with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor J.B. Pritzker has activated 50 Soldiers from the 3637th Maintenance Company and 10

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department says a man in his 80’s is the fourth to come down with the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. On Friday they say the individual is in isolation at a

DIXON – Lee County officials participated in a phone conference Wednesday with Surgeon General Jerome Adams and several other high-ranking government officials. Surgeon General Adams placed significant emphasis on the importance of the response at the local

PERU – IVCH said on Wednesday that they are preparing to meet the demand of a high number of COVID-19 patients, however, to make sure they have enough supplies on hand they are looking for donations. They

DEKALB – The DeKalb County government is asking for residents to donate personal protective equipment for the use by the health care providers in the county. They are also asking for touchless thermometers for use by county

DIXON – Lee County officials say that they still have no positive cases of COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean they are not getting prepared. Tuesday the CEO of KSB Hospital in Dixon reported that several companies have

SPRING VALLEY – St. Margaret’s Health of Spring Valley asked the public on Tuesday for assistance in acquiring much needed medical supplies to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. They are seeking unopened boxes of disposable gloves – nitrile

PERU – The Peru Pads Shelter will remain open, but the Ottawa location has closed temporarily to make managing the program easier. Yesterday PADS announced that they are accepting food donations, but are asking donors to use

AURORA- The Kane County Health Department confirmed on Tuesday Aurora’s first death attributed to COVID-19. They say a man in his 90’s succumbed after being diagnosed just two days prior. Aurora has three other positive cases. “We’ve

ROCHELLE – The Ogle County Health Department has investigated 280 potential cases of COVID-19, with 38 negative test results and 29 persons released from quarantine. No positive test results have been found, but officials still caution that

MENDOTA – OSF Healthcare announced Tuesday they are seeking donations of critical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are seeking N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, gowns, gloves, ventilators and any additional medical supplies. They ask that

YORKVILLE – The Kendall County Health Department is reporting a total of four cases of COVID-19, including Monday’s newest case, a male in his 70’s. Privacy laws prohibit listing the communities where the current cases are, but

LACON – A resident of Marshall County has tested positive for COVID-19, but is recovering at home in isolation. According to the Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department on Monday, the individual was screened and tested