SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Wednesday announced 1,111 new cases of COVID-19, including 160 additional deaths. A teen from LaSalle County was among the new infections reported. Currently, the IDPH is reporting over 5,000 deaths statewide. The preliminary
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SPRINGFIELD – The statewide move to Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan is on track to occur on Friday, and businesses who will be restarting will have resources available to them to make that move. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s website features a
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MORRIS – An alleged chimney repair scammer targeted an elderly woman in Grundy County who didn’t have a chimney on her home. The Morris Police Department say on Monday a 90-year-old resident said she was in her driveway when an SUV pulled up and a heavyset white man got out and
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PERU – Peru Mayor Scott Harl announced Tuesday that the city would not be having its annual fireworks display this year. Harl stated that the primary decision for canceling the fireworks is not COVID-19 restrictions, but as a way to cut expenses. Although some aldermen brought up
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department confirmed Tuesday an additional COVID-19 case in a woman in her 20’s. She’s currently recovering in isolation. A total of 76 people previously infected in the county are now considered recovered of the 141 cases since the pandemic
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday announced 1,178 new cases COVID-19, including 39 additional deaths. Last week was the first week the total deaths have gone down since the pandemic began. The total cases reported Tuesday are lower due to the holiday weekend
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DIXON- The Illinois Department of Corrections reported that a staff member at the Dixon Correctional Facility has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first case found at the prison in Lee county among inmates or staff. As of last week the IDOC reported they had over 250 test kits on
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OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Highway Department announced that the Sandy Ford Bridge carrying Highway 5 over the Vermillion River will be closed this week from 7am to 6pm every day for inspection through Friday. The Highway Department also stated that E. 18th Road, Dayton Township will be
Continue Reading »SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday that June 2nd facilities will re-open in North Central Illinois focusing on serving only new drivers, expired licenses and vehicle transactions. Hours of operation are Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday through
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PERU- The Peru Police Department on Tuesday warned residents of a possible scam involving fraudulent contractors offering to do home repairs. They say you should be mindful of any unsolicited offers for roofing or paving work, especially with a deal too good to be true. The scammers will
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