Garbage services adjust to pandemic
LASALLE – Republic Services will be making adjustments in some communities during the pandemic crisis. It was announced that starting Tuesday they will temporarily stop picking up large items and yard waste bags in many communities, including
Authorities warn of man posing as sheriff’s deputy in Will County
PLAINFIELD – The Will County Sheriff’s Office has had three complaints regarding a man, posing as a member of the Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, allegedly making traffic stops. The man is described as being a male light-skinned
Use the P-I-E-S acronym to help cope amid pandemic
UNDATED – During this unprecedented time where people across the county are feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, its important to find ways to stay resilient. A public-safety psychological service in Washington is using the P-I-E-S
The Perfectly Flawed Foundation offers remote resources and support during stay-at-home orders
LASALLE – The Perfectly Flawed Foundation is hosting a series of online interviews with medical practitioners to help those cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Founder Luke Tomsha with increased isolation, boredom and anxiety that exists, there is
Two Northern Illinois University students test positive for COVID-19
DEKALB – Northern Illinois University officials say two students have tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. According to an NIU press release, university officials are cooperating fully with the DeKalb County Health Department and other public health
330 new COVID-19 cases, 3 fatalities
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 330 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including three deaths; a Kane County man in his 90s, a Cook County man in his 60s, and a
IVCH Accepting Donations of Masks and Personal Protective Equipment
PERU – IVCH said on Wednesday that they are preparing to meet the demand of a high number of COVID-19 patients, however, to make sure they have enough supplies on hand they are looking for donations. They