PADS temporarily closes Ottawa facility; Moves clients to Peru
PERU – The Peru Pads Shelter will remain open, but the Ottawa location has closed temporarily to make managing the program easier. Yesterday PADS announced that they are accepting food donations, but are asking donors to use
Aurora has first COVID-19 death
AURORA- The Kane County Health Department confirmed on Tuesday Aurora’s first death attributed to COVID-19. They say a man in his 90’s succumbed after being diagnosed just two days prior. Aurora has three other positive cases. “We’ve
Illinois State Police say businesses could be sanctioned and charges filed if non-essential companies remain open
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police announced they will be working with local officials to enforce the mandated “Stay At Home Order” that requires non-essential businesses to close. They say they are more likely to intervene if
250 new cases of COVID-19, four fatalities
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 250 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including four deaths; a Chicago resident in his 50s, two Cook County residents both in their 60s, and a DuPage County
Local vets making operational adjustments during pandemic
UNDATED – Local veterinary hospitals are changing the way they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Ancare vet Hospital in LaSalle, boarding and daycare are closed until further notice. Medication and food orders will be taken over
Local firefighters will come to your house with a fire truck on your child’s birthday
SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Fire Department, the Lostant Fire Department, and the Dalzell Fire Protection District are offering to spread cheer to kids who have birthdays coming up, amid the stay-at-home order. For those
OSF puts out call for donations of supplies
MENDOTA – OSF Healthcare announced Tuesday they are seeking donations of critical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are seeking N95 respirators, surgical masks, face shields, gowns, gloves, ventilators and any additional medical supplies. They ask that
3rd COVID-19 case found in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – A woman in her 30’s is recovering at home in isolation after being the third case of COVID-19 found in LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Health Department said Tuesday that the woman had traveled to
Four Cases of Coronavirus in Kendall County
YORKVILLE – The Kendall County Health Department is reporting a total of four cases of COVID-19, including Monday’s newest case, a male in his 70’s. Privacy laws prohibit listing the communities where the current cases are, but
44 Lee County residents in isolation; no positive tests so far
DIXON – Although 44 residents of Lee County are in isolation with possible COVID-19 symptoms, no positive cases have been discovered. The Lee County Health Department received back another 43 results yesterday. There are currently 7 residents