STREATOR – A resident in Streator reported to authorities that their home may have been burglarized on Wednesday. The Streator Police Department say they were called to the 200 block of Prospect Avenue Thursday morning, where a resident stated that electronics and jewelry were taken from
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OGLESBY- At the Illinois Valley Community College board meeting Thursday they announced that area support has been strong for the proposed Central Illinois Manufacturing Academy. IVCC and three other community colleges have applied for a $7.5 million Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccine Notification Form will include those 16-64 years of age with underlying medical conditions on February 25th. Anyone who falls into this category will be able to register at www.lasallecounty.org. This does not
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PERU – The Peru Elementary School District 124 announced that they will be returning to in-person learning beginning March 15th. According to Superintendent Jamie Craven, after reflecting upon the disruption the adjusted schedule would create for many families, and considering current
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UNDATED – While there has been no short of drought in snowfall over the past month, it hasn’t eased the concern of local farmers for the growing season ahead. According to LaSalle County Farm Bureau President David Isermann the grounds have lacked adequate moisture since June. More
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UNDATED – While there has been no short of drought in snowfall over the past month, it hasn’t eased the concern of local farmers for the growing season ahead. According to LaSalle County Farm Bureau President David Isermann the grounds have lacked adequate moisture since June. More
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.351, which was first identified in South Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the variant in a Rock Island
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department is reporting 39 new COVID-19 cases in the county on Thursday. The total number of cases in the county is approximately 10,460. New Cases include: • Male, youth < 13 • Female, youth < 13 • Female, teen • (2) Males,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,838 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 102 additional deaths. – Clay County: 1 female 80s – Clinton County: 1 female 80s – Coles County: 1 male
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,838 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease in Illinois, including 102 additional deaths on Thursday. – Clay County: 1 female 80s – Clinton County: 1 female 80s – Coles County: 1 male
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