Ottawa High School announces case of COVID-19
OTTAWA – Tuesday afternoon the LaSalle County Health Department notified Ottawa High School that an individual there tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday, after originally planning a split curriculum between in-person and E-learning, they announced they would
L-P High School reports case of COVID-19; E-learning starts Wednesday
PERU – LaSalle-Peru High School announced Tuesday evening that an individual has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to this confirmed case, all LPHS and Area Career Center students will participate in classes remotely beginning on Wednesday, August
Livingston County reports another COVID-19 related death
LIVINGSTON – Another individual in Livingston County has died due to complications related to COVID-19. The individual was a female in her 80s who had been hospitalized. The Livingston County Health Department also reported that another resident
First rabid bat found this year in DeKalb County
MALTA – The first rabid bat of 2020 in DeKalb County was identified last week. The DeKalb County Health Department say a resident of Malta captured the bat after they awoke to find it in their bedroom.
Illinois updates restaurant guidelines; masks are a priority
SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois announced a change to some of the policies regarding restaurants and bars in the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Wednesday, face coverings will be required during interactions with
LaSalle County reports additional COVID-19 death
LASALLE – A female in her 70’s is the latest COVID-19 related death in LaSalle County, the health department reported Tuesday. The county health department also reported that 17 new cases of coronavirus along with 17 new
IDPH enacts more COVID-19 restrictions in Will, Kankakee Counties
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that additional steps will be taken in Region 7 of Illinois to help combat a resurgence of COVID-19. Several new mitigations will be implemented beginning August 26th in
Sheridan Prison Staff still have active COVID-19 cases; inmates all recovered
SHERIDAN – The Illinois Department of Corrections say they have four staff members not recovered from COVID-19 from the Sheridan Prison. Since the start of the pandemic, 11 staff and all 20 inmates who tested positive are