163 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, Governor issues stay-at-home order
SPRINGFIELD– Governor J.B. Pritzker is mandating a stay-at-home order starting Saturday through April 7th. On Friday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 163 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including the death of a Cook County
Pump prices are the cheapest since 2016
UNDATED – The national gas price average is at its cheapest since 2016 at $2.17 per gallon. According to the American Automobile Association, pump prices continue to decline around the country as oil prices have decreased significantly
OSF HealthCare has information hotlines and online screening for COVID-19
UNDATED – OSF HealthCare is implementing hotlines so that the public can receive COVID-19 updates and possibly be screened for the virus. Text OSF to 67634 to receive free tips and information or visit their chatbox at
Starved Rock Lodge closes this weekend
OGLESBY- Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center will be closed on Sunday. Carry out orders will not be available during the shutdown and will not be accepting new reservations through the end of March. Officials say they
Seneca Township High School confirms one student positive for COVID-19
SENECA – Seneca Township High School says a student has tested positive for COVID-19, on Thursday. Officials say they received a call from the LaSalle County Health Department informing that one of their students tested positive
Illinois Valley Community College closed to the public for remainder of spring semester
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will move to virtual delivery of all courses and services beginning Monday, March 23. The main campus and Ottawa Center will be closed to the public for the remainder of the
One case of COVID-19 confirmed in LaSalle County, a female in her teens
SPRINGFIELD – LaSalle County has its first case of COVID_19. On Thursday, Governor J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health announced 136 more cases in 22 counties, including one case in LaSalle County. According to the
Don’t panic! How to avoid fake news and scams during COVID-19 pandemic
UNDATED – Since the outbreak of COVID-19, false news, remedies and scams have been circulating. The misinformation has come in the form of text messages and most popular for example, Facebook users mentioning a nationwide lockdown. According
Oglesby’s newly hired police chief says city needs to concentrate on making it a better place to live
OGLESBY – The city of Oglesby’s future police chief, Scott Pavlock is backing down from the position. In a letter to the city clerk, Pavlock says the former chief was a good man who was publicly dishonored. Pavlock
Peru Officers help save life on Tuesday
PERU – An emergency call for a person who was not responsive at a Peru business on Tuesday had a positive outcome thanks to the work of the Peru Police Department. Mayor Scott Harl on social media