Sheridan inmates, staff report infections
SHERIDAN – COVID-19 has spread at the Sheridan Correctional Facility. According to the Illinois Department of Corrections they are reporting three staff members and seven inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus. The facility is currently under
Streator playgrounds remain closed during pandemic
STREATOR – The City of Streator continues to follow closely Governor Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” order to limit the spread of COVID-19 through April 30th. All playgrounds in Streator remain closed. In addition, the City has closed
Pool will not open in Ottawa this year
OTTAWA – Commissioner Marla Rodriguez announced that Ottawa’s Riordan Pool would not be opening for the 2020 season. She explained that her biggest concerns at this time are health and public safety, and that it seemed irresponsible
Illinois State Police clarify what essential travel means
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police on Tuesday clarified what they define as essential travel. To and from work if you are an essential worker. Purchasing groceries or food and to deliver those items. Travel care for
Bureau County finds fourth case of COVID-19
PRINCETON – A 55-year-old woman is recovering at home after being tested positive for COVID-19 in Bureau County. She is Bureau County’s fourth case of coronavirus disease. Federal privacy restrictions prohibit the release of any additional information
LaSalle votes for eligibility for small business grants
LASALLE – LaSalle City Council voted to go forward with the process to gain eligibility to administer the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program to help local businesses at Monday night’s meeting. The program allows small businesses of
Livingston County announces three more positive COVID-19 cases
PONTIAC – Three more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19.Livingston County Health Department officials were notified of the new cases on Monday. The individuals include a female in her 30s in hospitalization, as well
Two mores cases of COVID-19 in LaSalle County
OTTAWA- Two LaSalle County men in their 40’s are isolating at home after testing positive for COVID-19. The health department on Monday says they have now recorded 13 positive cases in the county. Newly released data shows
1006 new cases of COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD- The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 1,006 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 33 additional deaths, including a DeKalb County man in his 50’s. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 12,262 cases,
IVAR rescues dozens of hoarded dogs and cats
PERU – Saturday the Illinois Valley Animal Rescue took in around 40 small dogs and Monday plan on picking up more dogs and cats. They say a total of 50 dogs and around 10 cats and kittens