Road work begins Wednesday in Peru
PERU – North Peoria Street will be closed from Luther Drive to the south side of 26th Street beginning Wednesday, April 8th. This section of road will be fully closed until further notice for the reconstruction of
Streator playgrounds remain closed during pandemic
STREATOR – The City of Streator continues to follow closely Governor Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” order to limit the spread of COVID-19 through April 30th. All playgrounds in Streator remain closed. In addition, the City has closed
Pool will not open in Ottawa this year
OTTAWA – Commissioner Marla Rodriguez announced that Ottawa’s Riordan Pool would not be opening for the 2020 season. She explained that her biggest concerns at this time are health and public safety, and that it seemed irresponsible
191 negative tests in Lee County; 5 cases
DIXON – Over 200 COVID-19 tests have been given in Lee County with only five residents coming up positive. That’s according to authorities Tuesday who say the latest confirmed case is a person in their 60’s.
Illinois State Police clarify what essential travel means
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police on Tuesday clarified what they define as essential travel. To and from work if you are an essential worker. Purchasing groceries or food and to deliver those items. Travel care for
Bureau County finds fourth case of COVID-19
PRINCETON – A 55-year-old woman is recovering at home after being tested positive for COVID-19 in Bureau County. She is Bureau County’s fourth case of coronavirus disease. Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any additional information
LaSalle votes for eligibility for small business grants
LASALLE – LaSalle City Council voted to go forward with the process to gain eligibility to administer the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program to help local businesses at Monday night’s meeting. The program allows small businesses of
Lee County has 2 additional cases of COVID-19
DIXON – Lee County has received two more positive cases of COVID-19. Those infected were a person in their 50’s and one in their 20’s. The total number of cases in Lee County now number 4.
Livingston County announces three more positive COVID-19 cases
PONTIAC – Three more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19.Livingston County Health Department officials were notified of the new cases on Monday. The individuals include a female in her 30s in hospitalization, as well
Two mores cases of COVID-19 in LaSalle County
OTTAWA- Two LaSalle County men in their 40’s are isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19. The health department on Monday says they have now recorded 13 positive cases in the county. Newly released data shows