All parks in Ottawa closed until further notice
OTTAWA – Effective immediately, all parks within the city of Ottawa are now closed. According to the Ottawa Police Department, at this time the only activity permitted will be the launching of watercraft into the Illinois and
Case of COVID-19 confirmed in Lee County
AMBOY – The Lee County Unified Executive Leadership Team announced a positive case of COVID-19 in Lee County on Thursday. The case is an adult resident in his or her 50s and is isolated at home. The
715 new COVID-19 cases, 16 fatalities
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 715 new cases of COVID-19 including 16 additional deaths. This brings the total number of cases to 7,695 and 157 deaths. Illinois Department of Public Health Director
DeKalb County has 16 total cases of COVID-19
DEKALB- The DeKalb County Health Department says they have had 16 reported cases of COVID-19 since March 21st. The age range of those who tested positive range in age from under 19 into the 70’s.
Dixon hospital treating Whiteside Country COVID-19 patient
DIXON – There are still no reported COVID-19 cases among Lee County residents, but KSB Hospital admitted a Whiteside County resident who had previously tested positive in Whiteside County. According to the Lee County Health Department, the
Grundy County confirms 5th case of COVID-19
MORRIS – The Grundy County Health Department announced a 5th case of coronavirus in Grundy County. The resident is a male in his 50s. Public Health officials say federal privacy laws prohibit the release of any additional
986 new COVID-19 cases, 42 fatalities
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 986 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois including 42 additional deaths on Wednesday. The most recent deaths include: – Carroll County: 1 male 80s – Cook County: 1
Mendota City Council and Mayor enact special city rules
MENDOTA – At a special Mendota City Council meeting via phone conference on Tuesday night, Mayor Boelk announced that they will be limiting the number of people allowed in stores at the same time. They ask nobody
“Scrubs of Love” today in Mendota
MENDOTA – Even though churches have stopped traditional services, helping and healing the community continues in Mendota at the First Presbyterian Church. They have announced on Wednesday they’ll be starting “Scrubs of Love”, offering free used and
Governor Pritzker says Illinois still has hospital resources available
SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker says statewide, intensive care unit beds are still available, staffed and ready for immediate use. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 conference with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Pritzker says statewide preliminary reports shows