Testing guidelines expanded in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Department of Public Health has expanded testing guidelines for COVID-19. They say anyone with symptoms like cough, shortness of breath and fever OR who have a risk factor, such as contact with someone confirmed
Lee County tally’s three more positive cases Thursday
DIXON – There were 3 more positive tests in Lee County Thursday for a total of 28 infected since the pandemic began. The Lee County Health Department said two people in their 50s and one in his
Oglesby Police Chief retires
OGLESBY- The Chief of Police of Oglesby retired Thursday after 30 years working in law enforcement. Chief James Knoblauch was honored with a parade of vehicles around town. Former Minooka Chief Doug Hayse has been brought in
141 new deaths; 2,563 new cases statewide Thursday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday announced 2,563 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 141 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 52,918 cases, including 2,355 deaths, in 97 counties in
22 recovered out of 53 infected in LaSalle County
OTTAWA- The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed Thursday an additional three COVID-19 cases in LaSalle County bringing the total to 53 cases. The additional cases are a man in his 70’s and two women, one in her
Trail bike reportedly stolen Wednesday
STREATOR – The Streator Police Department reported Wednesday that trail bike was taken from a garage. They say a resident in the 800 block of Cable Street around 3 PM called about the motorized bike being missing.
Lee County reports one new COVID case; emphasizes ‘Stay at Home’ order to continue
DIXON – There was 1 more positive test in Lee County Wednesday for a total of 25 infected since the Pandemic began. That person, a resident their 40’s, is recovering at home in isolation. The Lee
Missing Ottawa man found dead
OTTAWA – An Ottawa man who was reported missing by family members on Saturday was found dead Tuesday near I-80. According to the Ottawa Police Department, 71-year-old Thomas E. Thompson was identified as the deceased subject
Many area counties report no new cases
OTTAWA – There were no new Covid-19 cases confirmed in LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Livingston or Marshall County in the past 24 hours. The area communities that have reported the highest confirmed cases include Sheridan with 15,
2,253 New infections found in Illinois; 92 deaths Wednesday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday announced 2,253 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 92 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 50,355 cases, including 2,215 deaths in 96 counties in