24 New Covid Cases in LaSalle County on Sunday
OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department reports 24 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday. The Health Department also says 5 previous cases are now classified as recovered. So far since the pandemic began, 767 coronavirus cases
Eight Covid Deaths in Illinois Reported Sunday
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reports eight Covid-19 deaths on Sunday. The state also reported 1,382 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. That makes the 18th straight day of more than 1,000
LaSalle Public Library awarded $27,500 Library Services and Technology Act Grant
LASALLE – Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White awarded $27,500 to the LaSalle Public Library as part of their 2021 Project Next Generation Grant program. PNG is a mentoring program created by Secretary White and
Illinois Housing Development Authority to release funds for renters and homeowners
OTTAWA – The Illinois Housing Development Authority will be releasing funds to renters and homeowners who have been impacted by COVID-19. If you have been unable to pay your rent or mortgage, you may be eligible for
Zearing Scholarship awarded to five In Bureau County
PRINCETON- This year’s recipients of the Zearing Scholarship were announced and will receive $4,000 for use at the University of Illinois. Recipients may renew their scholarship for a total of four years, provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria
ISP reports another reduction in forensic backlog
SPRINGFIELD – The latest report from the Illinois State Police show that the backlog of biology and DNA forensic testing has continued to be reduced after reforms were put into place. Even with an increase of 9%
OSF Named One of the Best Employers for Women in the U.S.
PEORIA – OSF HealthCare has been named one of the best employers for women in the country for 2020 by Forbes magazine, and is the highest ranked Illinois-based health care system earning the distinction. OSF HealthCare is ranked #20 on Forbes’ annual