Livingston County Encourages Virtual Church Services for Easter

PONTIAC – With Easter approaching, the Livingston County Health Department reminds residents that in-person religious services, including gatherings of less than 10 people, are discouraged in light of COVID-19. Even small gatherings or drive-thru services are discouraged,

Secretary of State extends deadlines

SPRINGFIELD-Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today his office has filed emergency rules extending expiration dates for driver’s licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations and other transactions and document filings for at least 90 days after Driver

Streator Police chase vehicle Thursday

STREATOR- The Streator Police Department say they were involved in a pursuit Thursday morning.   Around 9:30 AM along Everett Street they allegedly attempted to stop what they describe as a blue Oldsmobile.   The vehicle reportedly

Area Easter celebrations announced

LASALLE – Easter celebrations during the health crisis in Illinois had to be modified due to the stay at home order, but area communities are still coming up with ways to get the community in to the

No injuries in Thursday rural Ottawa fire

OTTAWA – A large two story home caught fire Thursday afternoon near Ottawa.   Around 2 PM the Wallace Fire Department was called to the 2900 block of East 14th Road and upon arrival called for a

Virtual commencement ceremony coming to IVCC

OGLESBY- A virtual commencement ceremony is being planned for May 16, Illinois Valley Community College President Jerry Corcoran announced at Thursday’s board meeting. “Instead of the traditional ceremony, we will conduct a virtual event next month and

Pontiac inmate among four new cases in Livingston County

PONTIAC- Four Additional COVID-19 cases were announced Thursday in Livingston County, including the first inmate to test positive at the Pontiac prison.  As of April 9, the LCHD has received 127 test results. Of that, 14 COVID-19

LaSalle County Health Department announces 3 more recoveries

OTTAWA- The LaSalle County Health Department on Thursday said three more people who previously were diagnosed with COVID-19 have made complete recoveries.    That raises the total to six individuals released from isolation and one fatality from