461 new cases of COVID-19, including LaSalle County case, incarcerated man from Stateville Correctional Center included in the seven deaths
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 461 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Monday. Seven new deaths are also being reported, including the death of an incarcerated man from Stateville Correctional Center. Cook
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
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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