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PONTIAC – With Easter approaching, the Livingston County Health Department reminds residents that in-person religious services, including gatherings of less than 10 people, are discouraged in light of COVID-19. Even small gatherings or drive-thru services are discouraged, and residents should

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that 1,465 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed. The IDPH also announced 68 additional deaths, bringing the total up to 596 deaths from COVID-19 and 17,887 confirmed cases in 83 of the 102 counties of Illinois.

OTTAWA – LaSalle County Health Department announced three additional cases of COVID-19 in the county on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 20. All three cases, a male in his 40’s and two in their 70’s, are reported to be in isolation. LCHD reminds residents of LaSalle

STREATOR- The Streator Police Department say they were involved in a pursuit Thursday morning.   Around 9:30 AM along Everett Street they allegedly attempted to stop what they describe as a blue Oldsmobile.   The vehicle reportedly fled and struck a gas main near the intersection of Lundy and

CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge in Chicago has ordered one of the nation’s largest jails to take prompt action to stem the potentially catastrophic spread of the coronavirus. The order issued Thursday says Cook County Jail must ensure its over 4,000 detainees have access to adequate soap

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Unemployment claims in Illinois jumped nearly 13% last week, with 201,041 new claims largely attributable to the spread of the coronavirus. The jump in Illinois, breaking a record set just a week earlier at 178,421, comes as new claims nationally dipped slightly,

LASALLE – Easter celebrations during the health crisis in Illinois had to be modified due to the stay at home order, but area communities are still coming up with ways to get the community in to the spirit. This Saturday at LaSalle Rotary Park the Easter Bunny and other characters will

OTTAWA – A large two story home caught fire Thursday afternoon near Ottawa.   Around 2 PM the Wallace Fire Department was called to the 2900 block of East 14th Road and upon arrival called for a mutual aid box alarm.  Smoke was showing from the second story as crews arrived from Ottawa

OGLESBY- A virtual commencement ceremony is being planned for May 16, Illinois Valley Community College President Jerry Corcoran announced at Thursday’s board meeting. “Instead of the traditional ceremony, we will conduct a virtual event next month and invite this year’s graduates to join