SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Friday announced 1,622 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 86 additional deaths.  Of the reported deaths, 11 were from outside the greater Chicago area.  Edgar County is now

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department Friday confirmed five new COVID-19 cases bringing the total countywide to 148 cases since the pandemic began. The additional cases are in men and women ranging in age from their

BELLEVILLE – As businesses re-open across the state, authorities warn that many components of a building’s plumbing may need attention before the doors can open to shoppers and diners.   Illinois American Water advises that extended periods of

LASALLE – The LaSalle City Council approved an amendment that will allow local restaurants to have outside dining. The restaurants that want to apply to use the sidewalks for outside dining will have to file a written

DEKALB-  The DeKalb County Health Department Thursday announced an outbreak of coronavirus at the Pine Acres long term care facility.  Since the pandemic began 9 staff and 31 residents have tested positive for COVID-19, with one resident

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday announced 1,527 new cases of COVID-19 and 104 additional deaths, 16 of those in regions outside of Chicagoland. Since the pandemic began, there have been a total of

PONTIAC- The Livingston County Health Department Thursday said there is a new COVID-19 infection among the inmates at the Pontiac Correctional Center.  The man in his 70’s is currently hospitalized.  This is the fourth inmate to have

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Thursday confirmed an additional COVID-19 case in a woman in her 40’s, bringing the total to 143 cases since the pandemic began.  Three individuals have recovered and have been

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

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

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,

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

OTTAWA – Since the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, many rumors and misunderstandings about the virus and how it is being tracked have come to light.   We spoke with Jenny Barrie, health educator with

SPRINGFIELD – The statewide move to Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan is on track to occur on Friday, and businesses who will be restarting will have resources available to them to make that move.  The

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed Tuesday an additional COVID-19 case in a woman in her 20’s.  She’s currently recovering in isolation.    A total of 76 people previously infected in the county are now

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,178 new cases COVID-19, including 39 additional deaths.  Last week was the first week the total deaths have gone down since the pandemic began.   The total

DIXON- The Illinois Department of Corrections reported that a staff member at the Dixon Correctional Facility has tested positive for COVID-19.   This is the first case found at the prison in Lee county among inmates or

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday announced 2,508 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 67 additional deaths.  Of the deaths reported, 60 of those are in the Chicagoland area.  Currently, the IDPH is

DEKALB – The DeKalb County Health Department reported 9 additional COVID-19 cases on Sunday.  Since the pandemic began, a total of 327 positive individuals have been found with three deaths.  As of May 22nd, 126 residents are