Biden wins, Streator voters favor library referendum and more
UNDATED – 22% of all registered voters in LaSalle County cast their ballots in the 2020 general primary election. Nearly 16,000 residents voted compared to the over 70,000 registered voters. Former Vice President Joe Biden won the
First COVID-19 death in Illinois reported, 22 cases in DuPage nursing home
SPRINGFIELD – The first COVID-19 related death has been reported in Illinois. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced Tuesday, that the patient was a Chicago woman in her 60s, who had close contact
8 COVID-19 tests in LaSalle County pending results, emergency proclamation declared
OTTAWA – 16 COVID_19 tests out of LaSalle County were sent to state laboratories for testing with half confirmed negative, according to officials. LaSalle County Health Department Administrator Julie Kerestes, says the other eight are pending results
Oglesby City Council hires new police chief
OGLESBY – Scott Pavlock will be the city of Oglesby’s new police chief. The Lake Zurich man has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt along with being a former army reserves master chief.
Food pantries implement precations amid COVID_19
LASALLE – Illinois Valley Food Pantry and The Community Food Basket of Ottawa are implementing precautions. Illinois Valley Food Pantry will be open for normal food distribution with the following exceptions: Only one person will be allowed
Twelve new cases confirmed in Peoria and Will counties
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed twelve new cases of COVID_19 in two different counties on Monday. IDPH Director, Dr. Ngozi (En-Gazzi) Ezike (Ezzy-kay) reports Peoria and Will counties are added to the list
Streator school officials partnering to provide meals in the community
STREATOR – Streator High School, Streator Elementary District #44, Arbor Food Management, and Illinois Central School Bus will be providing meals in the community. Any person under the age of 18 may come to Streator High School’s
Streator man in custody for allegedly stabbing another man
STREATOR – A Streator man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a man over the weekend. According to the Streator Police Department, 34-year-old Jose Lopez of Streator is charged with Aggravated Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm and
Area Mayors prepare emergency declarations
LASALLE – Multiple City council meetings are planned this Tuesday at 6:30 PM with purpose of passing ordinances allowing each city the right to declare a state of emergency and ensure that emergency protocols are in place.
29 new cases announced in Illinois of Covid_19
SPRINGFIELD – Five new counties are added to the list of places where Covid-19 has been found in Illinois, including Champaign, Clinton, Sangamon, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties. On Sunday they reported 29 new cases statewide, bringing the