Seventh Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Bureau County
A seventh resident of Bureau County has tested positive for COVID-19. A man in his 90’s was screened and tested by an area hospital. Public health officials were notified of a positive test, according to state and
One more staff member infected at Sheridan prison; 5 test positive since pandemic began
SHERIDAN- A fifth staff member of a LaSalle County prison has tested positive for COVID-19. The Illinois Department of Corrections released the data Wednesday. This latest infection at the Sheridan Prison comes after it was
Illinois launches emotional support line
SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Mental Health Division has launched an emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for those experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19. Individuals who would like to speak with a
Second Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Marshall County
LACON – A second resident of Marshall County has tested positive for COVID-19. A woman in her 80’s was screened and tested by an area hospital. Public health officials were notified of a positive test, according to
LaMoille cancels yearly Buffalo Days event
LAMOILLE- The annual Buffalo Days 3-day community event in LaMoille has been cancelled. Organizers made the announcement online Tuesday. The festival, scheduled June 12-14, was to feature bands, parade, entertainment, tractor show and more.
IVCH asks for cloth masks from the community
PERU – Illinois Valley Community Hospital on Tuesday put out a request to the community for cloth masks. The CDC recommends that people wear cloth masks over their nose and mouth to help prevent the spread
Woodford County reports 10 total COVID-19 cases
EUREKA- The Woodford County Health Department has reported 10 total cases of COVID-19 so far during the Pandemic. They had found their first case in the county on March 17th.
74 new deaths from COVID-19 announced Tuesday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,222 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 74 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 23,247 cases, including 868 deaths, in 88 counties
8 recovered from COVID-19 in LaSalle County; One new case Tuesday
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department has confirmed an additional COVID-19 case bringing the county total to 23 cases. The latest positive test was from a male in his 50’s who is in isolation. One additional
Graffiti damage reported in Streator late Monday
STREATOR – Two separate buildings were spray painted with graffiti late Monday night in Streator. According to the Streator Police Department just before midnight they were called to the 500 block of East Bridge Street and the