Local firefighters will come to your house with a fire truck on your child’s birthday
SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Fire Department, the Lostant Fire Department, and the Dalzell Fire Protection District are offering to spread cheer to kids who have birthdays coming up, amid the stay-at-home order. For those
OSF puts out call for donations of supplies
MENDOTA – OSF Healthcare announced Tuesday they are seeking donations of critical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are seeking N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, gowns, gloves, ventilators and any additional medical supplies. They ask that
3rd COVID-19 case found in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – A woman in her 30’s is recovering at home in isolation after being the third case of COVID-19 found in LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Health Department said Tuesday that the woman had traveled to
Four Cases of Coronavirus in Kendall County
YORKVILLE – The Kendall County Health Department is reporting a total of four cases of COVID-19, including Monday’s newest case, a male in his 70’s. Privacy laws prohibit listing the communities where the current cases are, but
44 Lee County residents in isolation; no positive tests so far
DIXON – Although 44 residents of Lee County are in isolation with possible COVID-19 symptoms, no positive cases have been discovered. The Lee County Health Department received back another 43 results yesterday. There are currently 7 residents
Marshall County announces first COVID-19 case
LACON – A resident of Marshall County has tested positive for COVID-19, but is recovering at home in isolation. According to the Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department on Monday, the individual was screened and tested
Scammers take advantage of COVID-19 fears
OTTAWA – As with any time of crisis, scammers look to take advantage of others with a number of different confidence schemes, and the COVID-19 Pandemic is no different. Some residents around the country have reported a
Oglesby approves state of emergency ordinance, postponed water rate increase
OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby followed other cities in implementing an ordinance pertaining to a local state of emergency. The city passed an ordinance on Monday during their special meeting, which would allow them to take
What it takes to get COVID-19 testing in Illinois
MENDOTA – Coronavirus testing is limited in Illinois with protocols in place to prioritize those tested. On Monday, OSF St. Paul’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Leonardo Lopez said the hospital is following the guidance of the Illinois
Princeton shelter asks for donations, amid non-essential business closure
PRINCETON – Friends of Strays in Princeton is asking the public for donations to support the shelter during the coronavirus pandemic. The non-profit no-kill animal shelter says the resale store for the shelter is currently shut down