20 new cases of COVID-19 in Livingston County
PONTIAC – Nineteen residents of Livingston County and one inmate at Pontiac Correctional Center (PCC) have tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus disease). Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) officials were notified of the new COVID-19 cases on
Man identified in fatal vehicle crash on Route 251 in Mendota
MENDOTA- A Mendota man has died as a result of a two-vehicle crash in Mendota on Wednesday morning. According to the LaSalle County Coroner’s Office, 20-year-old Kaine M. Pizano-Olson died after a vehicle collision on Illinois
Former President Jimmy Carter recognizes Club Ladd 89 and Habitat for Humanity
LADD – 39th President Jimmy Carter tipped his hat to Habitat for Humanity and Club Ladd 89 for their efforts in raising money to build a home for a family in Ladd. Former President Carter and
Important reminders about Phase 1B Vaccine notification sign-up and scheduling appointments in LaSalle County

OTTAWA – There have been over 15,000 individuals in Phase 1B who have registered to receive vaccination notifications in LaSalle Couty. According to the LaSalle County Health Department, they’ve had an amazing response to the Phase 1B
60 new COVID-19 cases, one death in LaSalle County

OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting 60 new cases of COVID-19 and one death in the county on Wednesday. According to the health department, the individual is a male in his 40’s. There have
Granville welcomes new police chief

GRANVILLE – The Village of Granville has a new police chief. Micheal Padilla, a former Oglesby Police Sergeant, was sworn in Tuesday night at Granville’s Village Hall. Former Police Chief Kevin Moore officially retired with 30
IHSA Update: All sports allowed to practice, medium risk sports to compete

UNDATED – The Illinois High School Association is authorizing medium risk sports to compete and all sports allowed to practice. The IHSA’s, Return To Play Guidelines were developed in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health’s
Dolly Parton Challenges Fans With a ‘Call for Kindness’ in Birthday Message

Birthday wishes
Dog owner is stunned to find his beloved pet on the ROOF after pooch climbed step ladder

Ladder Safety
North Central Illinois born composer will have work played at inauguration

Originally from Mendota, Dr. Kimberly K. Archer is a professor of Music Composition at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville