Somonauk and Leland to hear study results regarding consolidation
LELAND – Leland and Somonauk school board subcommittees will be gathering virtually Thursday to hear the results of a study regarding consolidation of the two school districts. Leland has around 260 students and Somonauk has around 820.
Livingston County reports 177 new cases over the weekend of COVID-19
PONTIAC – The weekend brought more new infections of COVID-19 in Livingston County, with the health department reporting 177 total new cases on Monday. Authorities say 113 new cases among residents and 64 inmates at the Pontiac
Twelve hospitalized battling COVID-19 in Lee County
DIXON – The Lee County Health Department announced on Monday that twelve residents are hospitalized battling COVID-19. They also announced that they have 464 active cases in the county with 4 deaths reported since the pandemic began.
Princeton High School goes to full remote instruction due to rising COVID cases
PRINCETON – Princeton High School announced Monday that they will be going to full remote instruction for all students due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases. They announced that they hope to return to in class
Increasing Coronavirus Numbers Reported in Bureau, Putnam & Marshall Counties
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Marshall, and Putnam County Health Departments is reporting increasing numbers of coronavirus cases over the weekend. According to health department administrator Hector Gomez, 91 cases were reported in the 3 counties, including 77
Five New COVID-19 Deaths in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – LaSalle County logged five COVID-19 deaths on Monday, the highest one day total since the pandemic began in March. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, the deaths were two men in their 70’s, two
Illinois reports 10,500 new COVID-19 cases
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 10,573 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases, along with 14 additional deaths. Of those deaths include one male in his 70s from LaSalle County. Currently the IDPH is
After a tight race, a French bulldog was elected mayor
Woman injured after morning car vs pole accident near Spring Valley
SPRING VALLEY – A woman was injured after a single vehicle crash that caused the car to be entangled in live power lines. The Spring Valley Fire Department was called to Route 29 near the city limits
Fire destroys Woodhaven mobile home
SUBLETTE – A mobile home was destroyed at the Woodhaven resort in Lee County late Sunday. Around 9:15 Sublette and Amboy Fire Departments were called to the scene to battle the blaze. The homeowner was not present