OTTAWA – Both Bureau and LaSalle County reported additional COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday. LaSalle County Health Department confirmed two individuals in their 80s had died while Bureau County reported 3 coronavirus related deaths. Since the start of the pandemic, LaSalle County has
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OTTAWA – With Thanksgiving approaching the CDC wants to remind those in charge of cooking to be aware of some tips to keep the holiday safe and healthy. They say that you should thaw your turkey in a refrigerator or in a sink of cold water that is changed every 30 minutes. A turkey should
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OTTAWA – The Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday announced that Thirteenth Circuit Judge Eugene P. Daugherity has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Third District. He was assigned to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Justice Robert E. Carter to the state Supreme
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OTTAWA – Area gas prices remain steady as we go into what may be a holiday weekend with less travel than usual. According to the American Automobile Association, the Illinois average price per gallon of gasoline is at $2.22, down .40 from this time a year ago.. Looking at the area
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PRINCETON – Two more Bureau County residents have died from complications related to COVID-19. They include a man in his 60’s and a woman in her 90’s. This brings the total number of deaths in Bureau County up to 37. The Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department
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PONTIAC – The Livingston County Health Department on Tuesday reported 49 new COVID-19 cases. Since the pandemic began, the department has received over 28,000 tests resulting in 2,083 individuals testing positive. Currently, 388 individuals are battling their novel coronavirus infection
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STREATOR – Illinois American Water is reminding customers who may be behind or struggling with their utility bill during the pandemic to contact them. The company’s assistance program H2O “Help to Others” and available payment plans may be able to help those in need. Customers who
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department was notified of 5 more coronavirus related deaths in the county, individuals ranging in age from their 70’s to their 90’s. With the addition of these residents, LaSalle County has reported 123 total COVID-19 related deaths. In addition to
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed 125 new COVID-19 related deaths throughout the state, which included 2 individuals from Bureau County and 8 from LaSalle County. Since the start of the pandemic, the IDPH has reported 11,677 deaths and 674,089 cases, with
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LELAND – In a letter sent home to parents of students in the Leland school district, administrators ask that families who do travel for Thanksgiving to keep their children out of school 14 days upon their return. The school district is still continuing in person hybrid learning, and they
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