29 new cases announced in Illinois of Covid_19

SPRINGFIELD – Five new counties are added to the list of places where Covid-19 has been found in Illinois, including Champaign, Clinton, Sangamon, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties.   On Sunday they reported 29 new cases statewide, bringing the

IDNR Sites Closed Until Further Notice

    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To prevent further spread of COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the closure of state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites throughout the state.

Mendota to take drop box payments for utilities only

MENDOTA – City of Mendota Clerk Emily McConville announced Sunday that walk in payments of utility bills will no longer be accepted.   Instead, payments must be in the form of check or money order and placed

Chicago places limits on bar capacity during outbreak

CHICAGO – Chicago is going to limit all businesses that sell liquor to have less than half of their regular capacity or 100 persons, whichever is fewer. “As we expected, we are beginning to identify cases of

Illinois Tollway removes booth operators to prevent spread

CHICAGO – The Illinois Tollway Authority announced Friday that they have transitioned to all electronic toll collecting using the I-Pass, EZ-Pass and online toll collection system. “We are closely monitoring reports and advisories provided by the Illinois

Ambulance stolen; crashed in Sterling

STERLING – An ambulance was stolen from a hospital Saturday afternoon and crashed in Whiteside County.   In a release from CGH medical center, they say a patient fled the Emergency Room and allegedly took the vehicle

18 New Cases Announced including Woodford County

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday announced eighteen new cases, with infections found in Cumberland, Dupage, St. Claire and Woodford counties. That brings the total cases in the state to 64 of Covid