SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health for the second straight day said the state has now broken its one day novel coronavirus case record. 4,554 new cases have been reported statewide in the past 24 hours, topping yesterday’s record 4,015 deaths. Statewide, the
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LASALLE – The Illinois State Police will be conducting additional patrols looking for those who travel the roadways without seat belts. During October, LaSalle County will see troopers looking for those drivers and passengers who are not properly restrained. Illinois law requires all
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STREATOR – This week it was announced that over $200,000 has been pledged for the Streator Area United Way. Josh Biros, the 2020 Campaign Chairperson announced that over 74% of the almost $270,000 goal has been reached. The Streator Area United Way has been a part of the community since
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OTTAWA – The pink flags that dot the park in the Jordan Block in Ottawa are part of a fundraiser for Cops 4 Cancer, an area non-profit that assists cancer patients in North Central Illinois. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there is still time to honor a loved one or friend
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the highest 24 hour coronavirus case count since the pandemic began with over 4,000 new cases in the past day. The state announced 4,015 people have been confirmed positive since yesterday afternoon, along with 53 additional
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STREATOR – A rural home west of Streator was gutted after a fire Wednesday afternoon. According to the Reading Fire Department, around 3 PM they were called to the area of Route 18 and East 15th Road. When they arrived, flames were showing from the roof. High winds caused Reading
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COVID PONTIAC – Six more residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19. The Livingston County Health Department said on Wednesday that the newly infected are recovering in isolation. Of the 513 positive cases found so far, 467 individuals are considered recovered from
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PRINCETON – Two residents of Marshall County have died from complications of COVID-19. The Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Departments on Wednesday say that a woman in her 80’s and a man in his 70’s now bring the total to three deaths in Marshall County since the
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OTTAWA – LaSalle County reported 36 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and 15 newly recovered individuals. The total number of persons considered recovered from the novel coronavirus in the county now stands at 1,473. Illinois’ public health director is urging residents to celebrate the
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TONICA – A large field fire Wednesday along I-39 near Tonica burned countless acres, but was eventually extinguished thanks to the teamwork of multiple area fire departments and farmers. The fire, centered around North 20th Road and East 4th Road, drew over 15 departments to the scene in
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