Illinois American Water completes acquisition of Leonore Water System
LEONORE – The Illinois American Water Company has finished their acquisition of the Village of Leonore’s water system. The village voted in favor of the sale in November of 2018. Illinois American Water paid the community $100,000.
Illinois had 141,000 new unemployment claims for week ending April 11th
SPRINGFIELD – The new jobless claims are on the rise in Illinois due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois Department of Employment Security Thursday released new statewide data showing the department processed over 141,000 new claims for
Putnam County wanting information on possible infections
HENNEPIN – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s assistance letting them know if they have been advised to self-quarantine by a medical provider. They said Thursday that confidentiality is a priority, and that
125 new deaths from COVID-19 announced in Illinois Thursday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday announced 1,140 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 125 additional deaths. That death total is the highest single day total since the pandemic began. Currently, IDPH is
Two new cases of COVID-19 in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department announced Thursday two additional COVID-19 cases in the county, bringing the total to 26 cases. The additional cases are a female in her 60’s and a male in his 40’s,
Grow facilities growing in Streator
STREATOR – After a unanimous recommendation from the Plan Commission, Streator City Council voted Wednesday night to approve a zoning request for operation of an adult-use cannabis craft growing facility. Llerem, Illinois Inc will operate this medical
Princeton K9 passes away
PRINCETON- The Princeton Police Department Wednesday announced that K9 “Renda” passed away after a battle with lymphoma. Renda was assigned to Princeton Police Officer Erik Sorenson and worked as a patrol/drug dog for seven years. Renda
Eleven recovered from COVID-19 in Livingston County
PONTIAC- Eleven of the previous 19 individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 in Livingston County have recovered. According to the Livingston County Health Department as of Wednesday they have received 199 COVID-19 test results. Of that,
Officials Announce 1,346 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday announced 1,346 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 80 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 24,593 cases, including 948 deaths, in 89 counties in
24 Total Cases of COVID-19 in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department announced Wednesday an additional COVID-19 case in LaSalle County bringing the total to 24 cases. The additional case is a female in her 40’s who is in isolation. Federal privacy