Two staff; 8 inmates recovered from COVID-19 at Sheridan Prison
SHERIDAN – Two staff members and 8 inmates have recovered from COVID-19 infections at the Sheridan Correctional Facility. Wednesday the Illinois Department of Corrections gave an update on conditions at the prison located in LaSalle County.
Streator Salavation Army still ready to serve community
STREATOR – The Salvation Army in Streator has had a long history of helping those in need in the community and director Judy Booze wants residents to know that they’re still available for support. The building itself
Fire destroys garage in South Streator
STREATOR- A garage was destroyed Tuesday afternoon in South Streator. Around 1 PM the Reading Fire Department was called to 1700 South Hawthorne Road where they found a detached garage fully engulfed. Reading, along with Cornell
Leland cancels 4th of July activities due to pandemic crisis
LELAND – The Leland Town and Country Association, the group responsible for organizing many of the annual 4th of July festivities, announced Tuesday that the 2020 event was cancelled. In a statement they said that it
119 new COVID-19 deaths in Illinois announced Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,551 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 119 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 33,059 cases, including 1,468 deaths, in 96 counties in
New case of COVID-19 identified in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Tuesday confirmed an additional COVID-19 case, bringing the pandemic total to 33 cases. The man who tested positive is in is 70’s and in isolation. No further information
18th Confirmed Case in Livingston County
PONTIAC – One more resident of Livingston County has tested positive for COVID- 19. The man in his 40s is recovering at home in isolation. LCHD officials announced on Tuesday that they will continue to work closely
Ventilators plentiful in Rockford, Peoria regions
SPRINGFIELD- In the latest survey released Monday by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the two main regions that serve North Central Illinois had plenty of ventilator capacity to help battle the current pandemic. It was
Streator fire adds new airpacks
STREATOR – The Streator Fire Department added 20 new airpacks to replace 15 older style units. The SCBA airpacks, bottles, and masks were purchased through a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The new airpacks are manufactured
Illinois Officials Announce 1,151 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 1,151 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 59 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 31,508 cases, including 1,349 deaths, in 95 counties in