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
Streator joins other cities in passing ordinances pertaining to a state of emergency
STREATOR – Streator Mayor Jimmie Lansford has signed a declaration that would authorize him to declare a state of emergency if need be. On Wednesday night city council passed the ordinance that would allow Lansford to
Oak Park Mayor orders voluntary two-week shelter in place
OAK PARK – In an announcement on Wednesday the Village of Oak Park declared a local state of emergency and asked residents to voluntarily abide by a two-week shelter in place order. Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb used his
Waubonsee employee tests positive for COVID-19
SUGAR GROVE – On Wednesday Waubonsee Community College announced that an employee at their Sugar Grove Campus tested positive for COVID-19. They say in a release that the last day the employee worked at Collins Hall was
Delays at Midway due to traffic controllers testing positive
CHICAGO – The FAA have limited Midway Airport in Chicago to a “one-in-one-out” flight rules with additional ground delays due to access of the tower being limited after traffic controllers tested positive for COVID-19. Wednesday the airport
Illinois Valley Community Hospital makes restrictions
PERU – Illinois Valley Community Hospital is restricting access to its main building in Peru. Officials say this is one of several measures being taken by IVCH to protect patients and staff from possible exposure to the
128 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois
MURPHYSBORO – 128 new cases of COVID-19 have emerged since yesterday, according to officials. This brings the number of positive cases to 288 in 17 counties in the state of Illinois. At a daily news conference from
Officials: No confirmed Lee County cases yet
DIXON – There are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Lee County, their drive-thru testing facility has opened and tested over 50 people. Authorities say it will take four days to get results. The Lee County Health
Governor Activates National Guard
SPRINGFIELD- About 60 Illinois National Guard service members are being called into action to help during the pandemic crisis in Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that 43 Airmen from the Peoria-based 182nd Airlift Wing’s Medical Group
LaSalle, Peru pass ordinances to act in the event of a state of emergency
LASALLE,PERU – The cities of LaSalle and Peru passed ordinances that would allow them to make necessary action during a state of emergency. The enabling ordinance recommended by the Illinois Municipal League, is in response to the