Livingston County reports 1 additional COVID-19 death
PONTIAC – Livingston County reported 45 new COVID-19 cases, with 43 in residents and 2 in inmates at Pontiac Correctional Center. They also confirmed that one more resident, a male in his 80s, has died due to
LaSalle, Bureau counties see new COVID-19 deaths
OTTAWA – Both Bureau and LaSalle County reported additional COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday. LaSalle County Health Department confirmed two individuals in their 80s had died while Bureau County reported 3 coronavirus related deaths. Since the start
A look back at the tradition of the ‘Turkey Pardon’
WASHINGTON – A long standing tradition at the White House is the yearly tradition of pardoning the Thanksgiving turkey. Claims vary as to who began the tradition, from Abraham Lincoln to Dwight Eisenhower, but the most documented
Turkey Preparation Key to Safe Thanksgiving
OTTAWA – With Thanksgiving approaching the CDC wants to remind those in charge of cooking to be aware of some tips to keep the holiday safe and healthy. They say that you should thaw your turkey in
LaSalle County Judge assigned to Appellate Court
OTTAWA – The Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday announced that Thirteenth Circuit Judge Eugene P. Daugherity has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Third District. He was assigned to fill the vacancy created by the
Area gas prices steady going into travel weekend
OTTAWA – Area gas prices remain steady as we go into what may be a holiday weekend with less travel than usual. According to the American Automobile Association, the Illinois average price per gallon of gasoline is
Two more Bureau County residents die from COVID-19
PRINCETON – Two more Bureau County residents have died from complications related to COVID-19. They include a man in his 60’s and a woman in her 90’s. This brings the total number of deaths in Bureau County
Livingston County adds 49 new COVID-19 cases
PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department on Tuesday reported 49 new COVID-19 cases. Since the pandemic began, the department has received over 28,000 tests resulting in 2,083 individuals testing positive. Currently, 388 individuals are battling their
Illinois American Water still offering payment assistance
STREATOR – Illinois American Water is reminding customers who may be behind or struggling with their utility bill during the pandemic to contact them. The company’s assistance program H2O “Help to Others” and available payment plans may