OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department on Sunday announced the 175th death in the county from complications related to COVID-19. They reported a woman in her 80’s passed away. It was also announced LaSalle County saw 60 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 21 newly
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PRINCETON – The Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Department reported Saturday the deaths of a woman in her 80’s and a woman in her 100’s from complications related to COVID-19. There have been 59 COVID-19 related deaths in Bureau County since the start of the
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STREATOR – A vehicle burglary was reported in Streator Friday morning. The Streator Police Department say they were called to a residence in the 200 block of South Vermillion Street, where it was reported by the owner a vehicle was entered and property and money were taken. The incident
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OGLESBY – Illinois Valley Community College is exploring an opportunity to enhance its manufacturing course offerings, President Jerry Corcoran announced at Thursday’s board meeting. Corcoran said IVCC is considering joining a consortium of community colleges representing more than a
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department was notified of 6 additional COVID-19 related deaths, individuals in their 50’s, 80’s, and 90’s. There have now been a total of 173 COVID-19 related deaths since the start of the pandemic. In addition to the 6 deaths, the LCHD reported
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the fourth highest daily coronavirus related death count since the start of the pandemic. 190 deaths were reported throughout the state along with 9,420 new confirmed and probable cases. Of those deaths included individuals in
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DIXON – A Dixon man is dead after a rural two vehicle crash in Lee County on Thursday afternoon. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, they were called around 3:30 PM to the intersection of Timber Creek Road and Illinois 26 for a crash with injuries. Authorities say a
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LASALLE – Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger voiced his concern Friday for the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home which has taken 33 lives at the facility. Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that Illinois National Guard staff will be assisting staff and
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DIXON – Lee County Health Department reported 30 new positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with 2 from the correctional center. They also stated that 23 Lee County residents have recovered from coronavirus and have been released from isolation. The county health department has seen a total
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OTTAWA – 6 additional coronavirus related deaths were confirmed by the LaSalle County Health Department Thursday. The individuals ranged in age from their 50’s to their 90’s, and with their addition, there have now been a total of 167 COVID-19 related deaths throughout LaSalle County.
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