7th LaSalle County COVID-19 case announced

OTTAWA – The 7th COVID-19 case in LaSalle County was announced Saturday.  The man in his 40’s is in isolation at an area hospital.   Federal privacy laws prevent the release of any other details about his

1454 New Covid-19 Cases in Illinois, 33 Dead

CHICAGO – 1,454 people tested positive for Covid-19, according to Governor J.B. Pritzker Saturday.  At his daily press conference, the governor and public health officials said that over 33 people have died from the disease in the

Utica Fire Protection District issues burn ban

UTICA – The Utica Fire Chief has issued a burning ban for the Utica Community Fire Protection District territory, effective until further notice. Burning includes but is not limited to burning of landscape waste, agricultural waste, household