Three new cases of COVID-19 discovered in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department Monday confirmed an additional 3 COVID-19 cases bringing the total found in the county since the pandemic began to 32 cases. The additional cases a man in his 30’s and
US 6 in Ottawa to see resurfacing project soon
OTTAWA – US Route 6 will see construction in Ottawa beginning Tuesday. IDOT announced that the road will be resurfaced from just west of Boyce Memorial Drive to the Fox River. Lane closures are expected as this
First death from complications of COVID-19 reported in Livingston County
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department on Sunday reported the first death of a resident due to complications related to coronavirus disease. Officials were notified of death of a woman in her 80’s on April 19.
Illinois Announce 1,197 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Sunday announced 1,197 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 30,357 cases, including 1,290 deaths, in 93 counties
One new case and one new recovery in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case bringing the total to 29 cases on Sunday. The additional case is a male in his 70’s who is in isolation. One additional case
WI-FI hotspot map released to support students during pandemic
SPRINGFIELD- Illinois state agencies released a wi-fi hotspot map to help students across the state who lack internet access in their homes. The effort was spearheaded by the Illinois Board of Higher Education along with the Illinois
IVCC instructor wins excellence award
OGLESBY- A Longtime Illinois Valley Community College chemistry instructor and textbook author Dr. Matthew Johll was awarded the Illinois Valley Community College’s 2020 Stephen Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence. Known affectionately to students as “Doc Johll,”
7 inmates recovered; 1 new infection in Sheridan prison
SHERIDAN – Seven of the 11 inmates who have been infected with COVID-19 at the Sheridan Correctional Facility are considered recovered from the disease. That’s according to a Sunday release by the Illinois Department of Corrections.
22% of all hospital beds in Illinois occupied by COVID cases
SPRINGFIELD- The State of Illinois Saturday released hospitalization statistics for the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Of available hospital beds in the state, 22% of those were occupied by COVID-19 patients. There were a total of 4,340
125 new deaths reported in Illinois from COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Saturday announced 1,585 new cases of coronavirus disease COVID-19 in Illinois, including 125 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 29,160 cases, including 1,259 deaths, in 93