Illinois announces 2,724 new cases of COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Friday announced 2,724 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 108 additional deaths. This is largest single day jump in case count reported since the pandemic began, however officials
18 total recovered cases in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed Friday two additional COVID-19 cases bringing the current Pandemic total to 43 cases. The additional cases are a man in his 60’s and a woman in her 20’s, who
Only two active COVID-19 cases among inmates in Sheridan
SHERIDAN- Ten of the twelve inmates who tested positive for COVID-19 at the Sheridan prison have fully recovered. The Illinois Department of Corrections said Friday that three staff members are still active cases of the six
Ottawa to re-open parks Saturday
OTTAWA-Ottawa will be re-opening the open spaces of all public parks on Saturday. This includes Allen Park, Eastside Park, Fox River Park, Hollywood Park, Kiwanis Park, Lincoln Douglas Park, Peck Park, Rigden Park, Skate Park, Thornton Park,
Polish military to assist in Chicago to battle COVID-19
CHICAGO – Nine members of the Polish military’s Medical Corps have traveled to Chicago to support the fight against COVID-19. The Polish doctors, nurses and emergency medical technicians recently treated COVID-19 patients in Europe, and are a
Bureau County finds 9th COVID-19 case
PRINCETON- The Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments on Friday announced that a ninth resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The woman in her 30’s is said to be at home in isolation. This latest
Deere & Company donate face shields to Bureau County
PRINCETON – The Bureau County Emergency Managment Agency on Thursday announced that Deere & Company in Moline donated 4,000 face shields. The masks were made by the John Deere Seeding Group workers in Moline who would normally
DuPage County Fair cancels 2020 festivities
WHEATON – The DuPage County Fair Association announced Thursday that the July event would be cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic crisis. The fair was scheduled to take place July 22-26th. The Wheaton fairgrounds are currently being
Mendota pool will not open summer 2020
MENDOTA – Mayor Boelk announced Thursday that the Mendota Pool will not be opening this year. Mendota is not the only town keeping the doors to their pool closed this year. This announcement comes just
Starved Rock not among state parks to open May 1
SPRINGFIELD – Many Illinois State Parks will open beginning the first of May, including the I&M Canal and Shabbona Lake State Park. Starved Rock State Park, however, will remain closed. This all comes as part of Gov.