Drug-induced homicide charges filed against Ottawa woman

OTTAWA – An Ottawa woman is facing drug-induced homicide charges after the death of another woman in February.  LaSalle County State’s Attorney Karen Donnelly announced Monday that 38-year-old Heather R. Reynolds was arrested and is being held

Fire at St Margaret’s Hospital Monday

SPRING VALLEY – A fire reportedly in the living center area of St. Margaret’s Hospital on Monday had many area departments called to Spring Valley.   Around 9:45 AM the Spring Valley Fire Department evacuated all three floors

1,105 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 1,105 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 18 additional deaths.  Cook County: male 50s, 2 females 60s, 2 males 70s, 3 females 70s, 2 males 80s,

Aurora Mayor and Police Chief Test Positive for COVID-19

AURORA- The Kane County Health Department confirmed Friday that Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin and Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman for COVID-19.  Both were tested last Saturday after an Aurora Police supervisor tested positive for COVID-19. “I

Day nominated for Illinois Community College Trustees award

OGLESBY- Illinois Valley Community College board secretary Judy Day of Ottawa has been nominated for the 2020 Illinois Community College Trustees Association Professional Board Staff Member Award.  In their nomination, IVCC board chair Jane Goetz and President

Lee County State’s Attorney Warns of COVID Scams

DIXON – As the pandemic crisis continues, Lee County State’s Attorney Charley Boonstra warns of an increase in scams related to COVID-19. His office has received reports of robocalls and fraudulent emails to individuals hoping to get

Illinois Infant First Baby to Die From COVID-19

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported the death of an infant younger than one year in Chicago who tested positive for coronavirus disease. “There has never before been a death associated with

LaSalle County has first death from COVID-19

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County man who was the fourth case in the county with COVID-19 has passed away.  The release Saturday Morning from the LaSalle County Health Department said the man was in his 80’s. Administrator