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
Lee County adds 3 additional positive cases of COVID-19
DIXON-There are now 9 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lee County. Thursday KSB Hospital received 25 test results with 3 positive and 22 negative. The new cases are a person in their 30’s, a person in their
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
Illinois State Police Director files emergency rules regarding FOID and CCL renewals
SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification and Concealed Carry Licenses during the COVID-19 epidemic. The rules are designed to provide FOID card holders and CCL relief from the
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