Jobs have rebounded in many areas, unemployment percentage near pre-pandemic levels
SPRINGFIELD – The latest county unemployment numbers have been released by the state, and they show some counties have returned to rates similar to pre-pandemic. Bureau County reported that the unemployment rate is down to 3.9% for
Volunteers still needed to ring the bell this year for the Salvation Army
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Salvation Army have kicked off their annual fundraising with the traditional bell ringing campaign this holiday season. Lt. Christian Smith of the Ottawa Salvation Army said the red kettle program has been around
Lee County Health Department seeking medical equipment
DIXON – The Lee County Health Department is putting out the word that they need devices known as pulse oximeters for at risk COVID-19 patients who are isolated at home. They ask if you purchased one during
One new COVID-19 death; 41 new infections in Livingston County
PONTIAC- The Livingston County Health Department on Tuesday reported the death of a man in his 90’s from complications related to COVID-19. They also noted 41 more positive test results for the novel coronavirus. Since the pandemic
Bureau, Putnam, Marshall Counties all see new COVID-19 cases
PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Department confirmed new cases of coronavirus in each of the three counties on Tuesday. 16 cases were reported in Bureau County, with 1 in Putnam County and 4
IDPH confirms 125 new COVID-19 deaths
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois saw 125 additional coronavirus related deaths on Tuesday along with 12,542 new confirmed and probable cases. Of those deaths included individuals from Bureau, LaSalle, and Livingston County. Since the start of the pandemic, 12,403
7 more COVID-19 deaths reported in LaSalle County
OTTAWA – 7 new COVID-19 related deaths were confirmed by the LaSalle County Health Departments. These individuals range in age from their 70s to their 90s, and with their addition, there have now been a total of
Czech hunter reports rifle-stealing deer to police
Czech police are seeking help in an unusual case after a deer turned the tables on hunters and snagged a pursuer’s rifle on his antlers before running away.
Foster’s: ‘Australian for beer’ around the world will soon be introduced to Australians
The international history of Foster’s dates back to 1888, when two Irish-American brothers began brewing in Melbourne.
Taiwanese man sells PS5 after wife realizes it’s not air cleaner
Taiwan News － Breaking News, Politics, Environment, Immigrants, Travel, and Health The seller then said, “It turns out that women can tell the difference between a PS5 and an air filter.”