One Death, 130 New Cases in LaSalle County

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department announced one new COVID-19 death on Thursday, a man in his 80’s.   The county also reported 130 new coronavirus cases, with seven older cases now classified as recovered.  Since the

14,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois Thursday

SPRINGFIELD – 14,612 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The IDPH also reported 168 additional coronavirus related deaths, which included 4 individuals from LaSalle County and 2

Fatal train vs car crash in Putnam County

GRANVILLE – One person is dead after a train vs vehicle crash in Putnam County.  Thursday morning before 5 AM authorities were called to a rail crossing about 1/2 mile south of Highway 71 near Granville.  The

65 new cases of COVID-19 in Livingston County

PONTIAC – Sixty-five more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19 and the Livingston County Health Department also reported another death on Wednesday.   They say a man in his 60’s is the latest to die

Facade grants awarded in Streator

STREATOR – Streator’s City Council approved two Facade Grants at Thursday night’s meeting. The grants were awarded to two businesses, both on Main Street, for installation of awnings, removal of windows, and other improvements. At last week’s