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ATV crash critically injures DeKalb County man
SYCAMORE – A man has been critically injured in an ATV crash in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office say that on Friday around 8 PM 58-year-old Gregory S. Duecker of Sycamore was traveling on
Blaze early Saturday at Streator Glass Factory
STREATOR – A fire at a glass factory in Streator kept crews busy in the early hours of Saturday. After midnight the Streator Fire Department say they were called to the 900 Block of North Shabbona Street
Four new COVID-19 infections discovered in Livingston County
PONTIAC – Four more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19. The Livingston County Health Department said that a female in her 40’s, a female in her 60’s, and a female and male in their
Child found unresponsive after smoky apartment fire
MENDOTA – A child is in fair condition after being found unresponsive in a smoke filled apartment. The Mendota and Troy Grove Fire Departments and EMS were called around 10:30 PM Friday to the 100 block of
Human milk depot launched at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
OTTAWA – Ottawa now has a human milk depot at the OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center. The center will be collecting human milk donations from healthy, lactating women who are approved donors through Mothers’ Milk Bank of
COVID-19 Mobile Testing Coming to Livingston County
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department will be hosting a mobile COVID-19 testing site from 8 AM to 4 PM on August 17th and 18th at their location – 310 E. Torrance Ave in Pontiac. There
Weather Service confirms 14 tornadoes hit northern Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — Survey teams with the National Weather Service have confirmed that 14 tornadoes touched down Monday in northern Illinois when a rare storm known as a derecho swept parts of the Midwest. The weather service’s
Lee County still seeking possibly armed suspect who fled last week after firing at officers
DIXON – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office say a man that fled a traffic stop where gunfire was exchanged last week may have stolen another vehicle. On Friday they say that 34-year-Donald E. Powell earlier this
TRI-DENT seizes millions in cash in Bureau County
PRINCETON – An investigation during a traffic stop of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 led to the seizure of millions of dollars in cash. The Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team say on Tuesday they stopped a westbound
LaSalle and Bureau County now in COVID-19 warning status
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that LaSalle and Bureau County have been upgraded to a warning status orange for COVID-19 due to an increasing number of cases. In LaSalle County the new
Eastbound I-80 to close in LaSalle County Friday night
LASALLE – Eastbound I-80 will be closed to all traffic Friday night starting at 9 PM. The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the ramps at Illinois 251, Illinois 351 and the exit from I-39 will be
Illinois man gets 60 years for sex with child who got HIV
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a child who later tested positive for HIV has been sentenced to 60 years in prison. Thirty-three-year-old Stephen Grimes was sentenced Tuesday by
Court staff at LaSalle County Downtown Courthouse tests positive for COVID-19
OTTAWA – A court employee working at the LaSalle County Downtown Courthouse has tested positive for COVID-19. In a release on Thursday, Chief Judge H. Chris Ryan announced that they have consulted with the LaSalle County Health
Pritzker announces $46 million to small businesses affected by the pandemic
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the state is distributing $46 million to small businesses that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The grants, which range from $10,000 to $20,000 are headed to
National Weather Service confirms Tornado struck Ottawa Monday
OTTAWA – The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 Tornado with max winds of 100 MPH moved through parts of Ottawa Monday. The widespread damage of the Derecho has made it tough for the weather service
Authorities warn of storm repair scammers
OTTAWA – After the power company and tree trimmers descend on a community to help, their can unfortunately be another group that arrives to do harm. Authorities warn residents that home repair scammers may arrive and try
IVCC installs contactless fever screening devices at main entrance
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College has added devices to make screening for a fever easier and faster. They have installed new temperature monitors at the main entrance. Everyone will be required to wear a mask, practice social distancing
Seeking reimbursement for a fridge gone bad? Call your insurance company
LASALLE – Many across North Central Illinois are going on a multiple days without power, and facing an issue of food spoiling in their home. Providers such as Ameren and Commonwealth Edison do offer customers the
State Supreme Court consolidates lawsuits on Pritzker orders
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court has declined to consider a downstate legal battle over Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s coronavirus-related orders and moved the case to Sangamon County. It’ll be consolidated with
Man suspected in pair of Ottawa robberies arrested
OTTAWA – A man suspected in a pair of robberies in Ottawa was arrested Tuesday morning. The Ottawa Police Department say that 48-year-old Steven H. Willet of Aurora is suspected of allegedly committing two recent robberies to