Murder-Suicide in Will County due to alleged COVID-19 fears
LOCKPORT- The Will County Sheriff’s Office say a murder-suicide in Lockport may have happened in part over fears of COVID-19. On Thursday deputies were called to the 400 block of Bruce Road in Lockport Township for
1454 New Covid-19 Cases in Illinois, 33 Dead
CHICAGO – 1,454 people tested positive for Covid-19, according to Governor J.B. Pritzker Saturday. At his daily press conference, the governor and public health officials said that over 33 people have died from the disease in the
Utica Fire Protection District issues burn ban
UTICA – The Utica Fire Chief has issued a burning ban for the Utica Community Fire Protection District territory, effective until further notice. Burning includes but is not limited to burning of landscape waste, agricultural waste, household
OSF St. Paul Medical Center prepped for surge
MENDOTA – OSF St. Paul Medical Center officials say the hospital is prepared in the event of a surge of COVID-19 in the community. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Leonardo Lopez says the hospital has adequate personal protective
Third confirmed COVID-19 case in Bureau County
PRINCETON – A third resident of Bureau County has tested positive for coronavirus disease. The individual was screened and tested by an area hospital. The individual is a 77-year-old male who is currently being hospitalized. Public health
1,209 cases of COVID-19, 53 fatalities in Illinois
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,209 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois including 53 deaths on Friday. This brings the total number of cases in the state to 8,904 and 210 deaths in
Lee County now has 2 positive cases of COVID-19
DIXON – Lee County now has 2 positive cases of COVID-19. 94 tests are still pending, but the Lee County Health Department says it is one person in their 50’s and one in their 30’s. Contact
Mendota Nurse to travel to New York to battle pandemic
MENDOTA – A nurse from Mendota answered the call to help in New York City as they battle the ongoing pandemic caused by the novel Coronavirus COVID-19. Jennifer Escatel was contacted by a recruiter from a
Livingston County Health Department reports 6th case of COVID-19 in the county
PONTIAC – A sixth resident of Livingston County has tested positive for COVID- 19. According to the Livingston County Health department the case is a male in his 60s who is recovering at home in isolation. Health
Grundy County Health Department confirms 6th COVID-19 case
MORRIS – The Grundy County Health Department announced a sixth positive case of COVID-19 in Grundy County. The resident is a male in his 40s. Health officials are working to identify and working with all individuals who