Third confirmed COVID-19 case in Bureau County
PRINCETON – A third resident of Bureau County has tested positive for coronavirus disease. The individual was screened and tested by an area hospital. The individual is a 77-year-old male who is currently being hospitalized. Public health
1,209 cases of COVID-19, 53 fatalities in Illinois
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,209 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois including 53 deaths on Friday. This brings the total number of cases in the state to 8,904 and 210 deaths in
Mendota Nurse to travel to New York to battle pandemic
MENDOTA – A nurse from Mendota answered the call to help in New York City as they battle the ongoing pandemic caused by the novel Coronavirus COVID-19. Jennifer Escatel was contacted by a recruiter from a
Livingston County Health Department reports 6th case of COVID-19 in the county
PONTIAC – A sixth resident of Livingston County has tested positive for COVID- 19. According to the Livingston County Health department the case is a male in his 60s who is recovering at home in isolation. Health
Grundy County Health Department confirms 6th COVID-19 case
MORRIS – The Grundy County Health Department announced a sixth positive case of COVID-19 in Grundy County. The resident is a male in his 40s. Health officials are working to identify and working with all individuals who
All parks in Ottawa closed until further notice
OTTAWA – Effective immediately, all parks within the city of Ottawa are now closed. According to the Ottawa Police Department, at this time the only activity permitted will be the launching of watercraft into the Illinois and
Case of COVID-19 confirmed in Lee County
AMBOY – The Lee County Unified Executive Leadership Team announced a positive case of COVID-19 in Lee County on Thursday. The case is an adult resident in his or her 50s and is isolated at home. The
715 new COVID-19 cases, 16 fatalities
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 715 new cases of COVID-19 including 16 additional deaths. This brings the total number of cases to 7,695 and 157 deaths. Illinois Department of Public Health Director
Grundy County confirms 5th case of COVID-19
MORRIS – The Grundy County Health Department announced a 5th case of coronavirus in Grundy County. The resident is a male in his 50s. Public Health officials say federal privacy laws prohibit the release of any additional
986 new COVID-19 cases, 42 fatalities
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 986 new cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois including 42 additional deaths on Wednesday. The most recent deaths include: – Carroll County: 1 male 80s – Cook County: 1