Restaurants and Bars ordered to close dine in service Monday through the end of the month
CHICAGO – All restaurants and bars are ordered to close dine in service throughout the state on Monday night at 9 PM. Exceptions are going to be made for restaurants with drive thru and delivery options. Gov
IDNR Sites Closed Until Further Notice
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To prevent further spread of COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the closure of state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas and historic sites throughout the state.
Chicago places limits on bar capacity during outbreak
CHICAGO – Chicago is going to limit all businesses that sell liquor to have less than half of their regular capacity or 100 persons, whichever is fewer. “As we expected, we are beginning to identify cases of
Lee County Officials “gatherings of 25 or more should be suspended”
DIXON – Lee County leaders decided to suspend all public gatherings and events of 25 people or more until further notice. Friday morning, Lee County Emergency Management Director Kevin Lalley and Lee County Health Department Administrator
Illinois Tollway removes booth operators to prevent spread
CHICAGO – The Illinois Tollway Authority announced Friday that they have transitioned to all electronic toll collecting using the I-Pass, EZ-Pass and online toll collection system. “We are closely monitoring reports and advisories provided by the Illinois
Emergency services change procedures during health crisis
OGLESBY – The ongoing health crisis over Covid-19 has changed how many area departments respond to someone who may be ill, and the first thing you may notice if you call for emergency services is what questions
Ambulance stolen; crashed in Sterling
STERLING – An ambulance was stolen from a hospital Saturday afternoon and crashed in Whiteside County. In a release from CGH medical center, they say a patient fled the Emergency Room and allegedly took the vehicle
18 New Cases Announced including Woodford County
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health on Saturday announced eighteen new cases, with infections found in Cumberland, Dupage, St. Claire and Woodford counties. That brings the total cases in the state to 64 of Covid
Illinois Valley Community College extends spring break one week
OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College will extend spring break for students one week with classes to resume Monday, March 23, President Jerry Corcoran announced Saturday. “In light of Gov. Pritzker’s announcement late Friday afternoon that
Stage 212 Postpones Fundraiser; Mendota cancels “Horrors”
LASALLE – A planned evening of singing and entertainment in LaSalle has been postponed due to the ongoing health emergency in North Central Illinois. Stage 212 announced Saturday that 212 SINGS: Cocktails and Classics would be moved