Red Cross teams with NFL to urge blood donation during National Blood Donor Month
OTTAWA – The American Red Cross has partnered with the NFL during National Blood Donor Month to not only help save lives, but give those donors a chance to win tickets to next year’s Super Bowl in
City of LaSalle approves recipients for economic support due to pandemic
LASALLE – LaSalle’s city council approved a list of potential grant recipients for their Economic Support Program, on Monday. The program is made to provide financial assistance to businesses that have experienced significant disruption or temporary closure
“Poco A Poco”, youth music festival now accepting applicants
STREATOR – Applications are now available for students to apply for the Poco A Poco Music Festival in Streator. The 5th annual musical program founded by Streator-native Kate Tombaugh, is expected to take place online this year
New Emerging Psychoactive Substances circulating, officials warn
LASALLE – A local drug addiction foundation in LaSalle is raising concern over substances that could be circulating in the area. The Perfectly Flawed Foundation is spreading the word on New Emerging Psychoactive Substances that were recently
One death, 77 new cases of COVID-19 in Livingston County
PONTIAC – 77 residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19. One more resident has also died due to complications related to COVID-19. The individual was a male in his 40s. Livingston County Health Department officials
Illinois Director of Veterans Affairs steps down
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Director of Veterans Affairs is stepping down. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the news on Monday that Linda Chapa LaVia will no longer serve as Director. LaVia says it has been an honor and
Man involved in Streator shooting identified
PONTIAC – A man involved in an incident that occurred on Streator’s southside has been identified. 26-year-old Rene Dominic Lipumano Ramos is deceased as a result of a shooting near the area of 14th Street and Park
42 new cases of COVID-19, five additional deaths in LaSalle County
OTTAWA- Five additional COVID-19 deaths along with 42 new cases were reported in LaSalle County Health Department’s coronavirus update on Monday. The fatalities include a male in his 70’s, a male in his 80’s, a female in