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

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

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