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SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker says statewide, intensive care unit beds are still available, staffed and ready for immediate use. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 conference with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Pritzker says statewide preliminary reports shows

PONTIAC  – Three more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Livingston County Health Department the individuals include a male in his 70s who is currently hospitalized, a female in her 80s who

SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker is extending his executive stay-at-home order through the end of April. On Tuesday the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 937 new cases of COVID-19 in the state including 26 additional deaths.

OTTAWA – LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case on Tuesday. The sixth case is a female in her 30’s. The individual is recovering at home in isolation. Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release

OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College is extending its 16-week course withdrawal deadline from April 7 to April 22, Vice President for Student Services Mark Grzybowski announced today. “This will allow students more time and flexibility when

PRINCETON- A second resident of Bureau County has tested positive for COVID-19.  The 48-year-old woman was tested by an area hospital.  She is recovering at home in isolation.   Public health officials are in the beginning stages

SPRINGFIELD – An adjustment to WIC rules will allow for more options for those enrolled in the program when they shop for milk at retailers. The USDA Food & Nutrition Service has approved some substitutions for participants

OTTAWA –  OSF HealthCare facilities in Mendota, Ottawa, and Streator will implement a strict no visitor policy effective March 31, 2020, with a few exceptions: One visitor will be allowed if deemed necessary for the provision of

OTTAWA -LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case in LaSalle County. The case is a male in his 60’s. The individual was hospitalized, but is now home in isolation. Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced  461 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Monday. Seven new deaths are also being reported, including the death of an incarcerated man from Stateville Correctional Center. Cook

OTTAWA – An Ottawa woman is facing drug-induced homicide charges after the death of another woman in February.  LaSalle County State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly announced Monday that 38-year-old Heather R. Reynolds was arrested and is being held

SPRING VALLEY – A fire reportedly in the living center area of St. Margaret’s Hospital on Monday had many area departments called to Spring Valley.   Around 9:45 AM the Spring Valley Fire Department evacuated all three floors