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Chicago-area parents seek babysitters amid COVID-19 pandemic
CHICAGO (Chicago Tribune) — Chicago-area parents are looking for babysitters who will adhere to social distancing rules as many summer camps have closed in an effort to stymie the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. Skokie resident Rebecca
Public officials announce 60 new COVID-19 deaths in Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — Public health officials say there have been 1,343 new cases of COVID-19 and 60 additional deaths in Illinois. The state’s Department of Public Health announced the latest details on the coronavirus pandemic Sunday. Overall,
Sheriff announces new rules for LaSalle County Courthouse re-opening
OTTAWA – Starting Monday, all persons arriving at the LaSalle County Courthouses in Ottawa will have to follow new procedures. LaSalle County Sheriff Tom Templeton announced that all persons entering the facilities will have their temperatures taken.
Three new COVID-19 cases found in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department announced Sunday an additional three COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 154 infections since the pandemic began. The additional cases are in two men, one in his teens and another
Over 21K COVID-19 tests performed in the last 24 hours in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday announced 1,343 new cases of COVID-19, including 60 additional deaths. Of the reported deaths, 12 were from outside the Chicagoland area. Since the pandemic began, there have been
DeKalb County reports more coronavirus cases
DEKALB- The DeKalb County Health Department Sunday announced 12 additional positive test results for COVID-19. Since the pandemic began they have reported 428 cases and four deaths. The Pine Acres long term care facility in DeKalb
New infection of COVID-19 announced at Sheridan Prison
SHERIDAN- The IDOC released information on their website that another inmate has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Sheridan Correctional Center. This brings the total to 18 since the pandemic began. 13 of the previously infected
Supreme Court rejects challenge to limits on church services
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Over
Pontiac Correctional Center implements new procedures; new case announced Saturday
PONTIAC- A new COVID-19 infection was announced at the Pontiac Correctional Center Saturday. Additional protective measures are being implemented in order to identify new cases and ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates, including more
Chicago’s virtual graduation to include Oprah Winfrey
CHICAGO (Chicago Tribune) — Chicago’s 2020 graduating high school seniors will be gathering virtually on June 14 for a citywide commencement, after schools were forced to cancel their traditional graduation ceremonies because of the coronavirus outbreak. According
1,622 new coronavirus cases announced Friday in Illinois
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
New COVID cases push LaSalle County total near 150
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
Flushing water pipes a priority for health reasons as Illinois re-opens
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: Outside dining a go
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
Pritzker: All Illinois regions have met conditions to reopen
CHICAGO (AP) — The governor of Illinois has announced the end of a 10-week stay-at-home order meant to stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said on Friday, the state will move to the
John Deere Classic chooses to cancel PGA Tour event
MOLINE (AP) – The John Deere Classic is canceling what would have been its 50th anniversary as a PGA Tour event. Tournament director Clair Peterson says there were too many hurdles to overcome because of the coronavirus
DeKalb long term care facility reports one death, over 30 new COVID-19 infections
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
104 new deaths announced Thursday related to COVID-19
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
New Coronavirus case at Pontiac Prison
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
Three more recovered from COVID-19 infections in LaSalle County
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